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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Automation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Richmond, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical certificate, diploma, associate degree, or higher in Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems, including the ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, is required.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
  • Diagnose issues in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, controls, sensor, HMI, PLC, servo, and robotic systems.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and production issues to minimize downtime.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
  • Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, equipment drawings, manuals, and other technical documentation.
  • Use appropriate test equipment and diagnostic tools to identify equipment faults and determine corrective actions.
  • Assist with the installation, setup, commissioning, and modification of new and existing equipment.
  • Support root-cause investigations for recurring equipment failures and help implement corrective actions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, cycle time, and overall performance.
  • Complete work orders and document repairs, maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment history in the site's maintenance management system.
  • Assist with maintaining appropriate spare parts for automation and production equipment.
  • Provide technical support and equipment training to production personnel as needed.
  • Work with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and equipment vendors to resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Follow site safety procedures, quality requirements, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and HMI systems.
  • Experience with industrial automation systems, including sensors, motors, drives, servo systems, robotics, and automated equipment.
  • Experience supporting automated assembly, injection molding, or similar manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, or equipment upgrades.
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for recurring equipment problems.
  • Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or ERP system.
  • Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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