Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

AMSOIL INC. is seeking a Senior Automation & Maintenance Technician to support and advance manufacturing and packaging operations at our facility located in Superior, Wisconsin. This is a hands-on, technical role for a skilled technician with strong electrical, controls, and automation experience.

AMSOIL is a synthetic lubricant manufacturer with a long track record of growth thanks to our position as the leader in lubrication technology. This position has a work schedule Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 10:30pm (with occasional overtime) and includes a shift differential of $2.00/hour. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Core Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance:

• Perform all work safely and in compliance with company policies, OSHA, state, and federal requirements.
• Identify and escalate safety, quality, and environmental concerns promptly.

Automation, Controls, & Advanced Troubleshooting:

• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on automated production and packaging systems including:




• PLC controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley experience preferred)
• VFDs, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems
• HMI interfaces, fault logs, calibration, and system adjustments




• Support and troubleshoot robotic and automated equipment, such as:




• Palletizers and case packers
• Fluid fillers, cappers, shrink wrappers, and labelers
• AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) and robotic arms




• Interpret electrical schematics, PLC logic, machine documentation, and technical drawings to resolve complex issues.

Reliability, Maintenance, & Continuous Improvement:

• Assist with root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance for critical assets.
• Utilize predictive tools to identify potential failures in equipment or machinery.
• Recommend upgrades or replacements based on lifecycle analysis and performance/downtime data.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Operations, Safety and Quality on equipment modifications and reliability improvements.

Projects & Mentorship:

• Provide technical guidance and training for Maintenance Technicians as a subject matter expert.
• Support capital projects, equipment installation and commissioning activities.
• Maintain and improve CMMS data accuracy and usage.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year technical degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or equivalent combination of related education, training and hands-on experience
• Proficient in:




• Industrial electrical systems and controls
• PLC troubleshooting and minor programming
• VFDs, motor controls, and HMI applications
• Automated and high-speed packaging equipment




• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and the ability to be insurable for AMSOIL INC. vehicles required

Preferred Requirements:

• 10+ years' of experience in a high-volume, automated production facility
• Experience with robotics, AMRs, or advanced industrial automation
• CMRT License
• OSHA 30 Training and/or NFPA 70E Training
• Experience supporting equipment installation and upgrades

Other Details:

• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Pay Type - Hourly
• Pay Range is




• Min: $32.45 per hour
• Max $43.89 per hour.
• This position also comes with a $2 per hour shift differential.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive health benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee discount on product
• Corporate gym membership