Automation Technician
Menasha · Bardstown, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Menasha (packaging) in Bardstown, KY. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all automation and mechanical equipment for consistent production.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 324 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$97k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 63%
- ✓ Automation 63%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- Team leadership 29%
- Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Menasha in Bardstown
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Tooling Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
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Responsibilities
1. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all automation and mechanical equipment for consistent production.
2. Program, design and run diagnostics on robots.
3. Maintain programs, drawings, schematics, cables, etc. relative to automation.
4. Gather quotes on labor and materials for work performed by outside contractors with regards to new projects.
5. Continuously improve, design and build tools and equipment needed to maintain a safe and efficient working atmosphere.
6. Train co-workers on new or modified EOAT’s and programming; provide leadership to all shifts regarding issues with automation.
7. Work in a safe and efficient manner using all personal protective, safety equipment and devices that are required, in accordance with all STW documentation (if STW is not developed for any process within this job, proper training techniques must be followed).
8. Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain any and all CI, 5S and STW activities.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Required
- ✓2-5 years of relevant work experienc
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About us (and our exciting future)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
Design, build, maintain and improve all automation equipment to accommodate production and warehousing in a safe working atmosphere. Key Duties and
Level Desired
Vocational or Technical Degree
Desired
- +2-5 years of experience in a plastics or fabrication
environment
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!