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Automation Service Technician 1

Location: 

Alabama, US

Req ID:  8462
Date:  Nov 7, 2024

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

KRONES designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. 

We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. 

Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • This position will be responsible for performing timely and accurate service in customer’s plants, such as installation, repair or troubleshooting to packaging equipment.
  • Instructing maintenance and operating personnel in the proper operating and maintenance procedures, as well as, safety, clean-up procedures for Packaging equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of PLC program for both Siemens and Rockwell systems as position requires extensive programming onsite at customer locations.
  • Packaging line network integration for installation of complete packaging lines.
  • Experience on maintaining and servicing packaging equipment.
  • Be able to work independently on installations, upgrades, and overhauls for packaging equipment.
  • Starting wage is $28-$36/hour depending on experience.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Requires a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in machine maintenance, preferably in the packaging industry.
  • Solid mechanical/pneumatic knowledge.
  • Must be able to read blueprints and be familiar with the metric system.
  • Computer skills are required.
  • Must be able to perform work assignments that are of a technical, involved nature, requiring the use of judgement and independent thinking.
  • Siemens or Rockwell programing experience required

 

High flexibility and 85-90% travel domestic and international are required

 

KRONES, INC. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies,

further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program.

Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits.

Please submit your resume.

Krones , Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

A world leader in the processing and packaging industries, KRONES works with some of the largest beverage, food, and consumer packaging brands in the world. With projects ranging from planning and installing fully integrated processing, packaging, and bottling systems to replacing or upgrading individual machines, your work will make a difference by helping deliver vital products to the world.

As a Krones employee, you’ll experience the positive impact of Krones culture from day one. Whether you work on the production floor, in the office, or out in-the-field, Krones strives to create an inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and valued.

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