Uponor

Compensation

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Uponor is rethinking water for future generations. Our offering, including safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling, and reliable infrastructure, enables a more sustainable living environment. We help our customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, as well as different industries, to work faster and smarter. The Maintenance Automation Technician is expected to preform maintenance for robotic, packaging, automation, and controls related device issues. Under limited supervision this position will be required to apply advanced technical knowledge and expertise to trouble shoot, repair and maintain the computer-controlled Systems, PLC Controlled Systems, and Robotic Systems used within operations. This position will require highly developed Mechanical and Electrical skills, along with a skilled knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, and PID Systems. What you will be doing? Apply advanced level technical support expertise to resolve highly complex equipment failures or related issues with power transmission components (chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, clutches, gear boxes, conveyors), hydraulic cylinders and valves, pneumatic cylinders and valves, gearboxes, solenoids, actuators, pumps, hoists, material handling equipment, and other components of production, facility, and/or material handling equipment.. Must be able to trouble shoot the automated equipment and components as well as all other related automated, semi-auto or manual featured equipment. These will include devices like a servo motor and robotic control systems in our facility. Perform and demonstrate highly skilled knowledge of, and trouble shooting skills for, automation control systems throughout the facility. This will require a high level understanding of automation equipment which includes PLC, relays, sensors, PID Controllers, variable frequency drives, servos and motors. Must have skills and experience in creating and editing ladder and relay logic. Must also have a working knowledge of Visual Basic, and other basic programs. The individual must be able to use these skills to make connections to a PLC and proceed to line level logic as part of the identification for trouble shoot and repair all the automation problems, label printing and application on production equipment, and then document all work performed. Knowledgeable of sensor types and trouble- shooting on each type to determine good/bad. Duties include test, calibrate, adjust, repair, and maintain mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Works closely with Engineering to assist them in developing, and continually improving our production process and production machines by adding value and technology. Assembles and provides support to install mechanical, electrical control, electronic components, and equipment with or without documentation. Provide component part information and cut sheets needed for scope of position. Responsible for backing up all parameters and program file library for production equipment in a secure environment for access. Fully engaged in the 6S, lean, and tier management for organization. Cleans personal and job site areas daily. Returns tools to proper locations as part of lean. All parts used, work performed and other paper work properly completed and documented. Participates in contributing and completion of continuous improvement suggestion, A3, Kaizen Events and projects for improvement. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of associate’s degree or diploma in a related technical discipline or equivalent. 3 years of experience or equivalent. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical ladder and mechanical schematics Strong communications skills. Critical thinking skills. Demonstrate the Technical Skills required for this position. Self-starter and work under minimal supervision. Understand and execute verbal and written technical instructions. Skilled knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical distribution and controls. Skilled in troubleshooting skills for AC and DC motors, VFD controls, motor overloads, motor starters, disconnects, contactors, proximity sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, transformers. Expert knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, Robotics. Experience programming Allen Bradley P.L.C.s. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Minnesota Registered Unlicensed Journeyman Electrician. Certificate indicating previous successful programming and logic understanding for PLC, if from a vendor training then some proven past programming demonstration. What will you get? Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees) For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits Disclaimers: Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $30.98-$46.48/hr. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement. Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) is a division of Georg Fischer (GF). With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. We deliver Excellence in Flow by providing essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. As part of our strategic transformation, we divested our GF Machining Solutions division on 30 June 2025 and we are now in the process of divesting our GF Casting Solutions division. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ about 15’700 professionals and are present in 46 countries. In 2024, GF generated sales of CHF 4’776 million. GF is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Here at GF, we're driven by values that empower every team member to grow, excel, and make a difference. Performance is about speed and excellence. Learning is about having an open mind. Caring is about being part of a team. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Visit our career website for more information.