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Henkel Automation Technician in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Automation Technician
About this Position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
Dare to make an impact?
What you´ll do
The Automation Technician ensures plant equipment and facilities are operational and in constant production by troubleshooting and maintaining control components (e.g., PLC, VFD, Servo, Robotics, Vision, HMI, Safety Circuits). They also assist in creating and updating programs/graphics for new and existing projects, collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production personnel to ensure accurate automated functions.
Ensure all Production equipment is safely functioning at its highest efficiency by resolving downtime issues, improving performance, and reducing scrap.
Perform electrical/control based preventive maintenance tasks assigned complete controls and electrical work orders assigned.
Provide Leadership/ facilitation in troubleshooting by utilizing automation programming software packages.
Utilize knowledge of machine controls to train operators and maintenance on basic operation and troubleshooting of equipment
Complete controls and electrical work orders as assigned.
What makes you a good fit
Associates degree in electronics or automation controls required or 4 years comparable experience.
Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing environment.
Carry, lift,push/pull 50 Lbs.
Must have experience in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC Ladder logic Programming.
Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to work 12 hour night shift, 5:45 PM-6AM with rotating days, including every other weekend and some holiday - 2/2/3 schedule.
Some perks of joining Henkel
Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Gender-neutral parental leave for up to 12 weeks
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
Annual performance bonus
Affordable healthcare plans; 401(k) matched by employer and additional contribution
Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
Paid Time Off - sick time, vacation time, holiday time
On site Healthcare Clinic available at no charge to employees & their eligible dependents
The salary for this role is $34.00 - $38.00. . This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
JOB ID: 25077095
Job Locations: United States, KY, Bowling Green, KY
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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