Automation Technician

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers and each other and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.

At our Cranston location, home of our Creative Conners brand, we design, build, and support intuitive, reliable stage automation solutions that make scenery move safely and elegantly. Our passionate automation team has created user-friendly systems used by theaters, venues, and productions worldwide. You'll be joining the team behind the motion that brings performances to life!

Wenger Corporation is seeking an Automation Technician to join our Cranston, RI team. As an Automation Technician, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by building, testing, and repairing automated machinery and control panels that are sold to live entertainment customers that make some of the most engaging effects around the world. In addition, our Automation Technicians assist in the preparation and maintenance of rental equipment to achieve the same result, but in a more temporary fashion.

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent, two (2) years related experience
• Proficiency using hand and power tools
• Strong technical skills in either mechanical or electrical fabrication
• Strong troubleshooting skills working with machinery and electronic controls
• Maintain a positive attitude as priorities shift
• Motivated and capable of managing deadlines
• Proficiency with typical office software, preferably Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

As an Automation Technician, a typical day may include:

Mechanical:

• Manufacture precision machine components from aluminum, steel, and plastic using conventional and CNC milling and turning techniques
• Fabricate machine components from aluminum, steel, and plastic using conventional metalworking tools (drill press, band saw, press, etc.)
• Assemble new machinery
• Test and repair new machinery
• Prepare, test, and repair equipment

Electrical:

• Wire control panels
• Solder printed circuit boards
• Assemble cables and wiring harnesses
• Test and repair new control panels and cables
• Prepare, test, and repair equipment
• Prototype new control devices

Additional Responsibilities:

• As workload demands dictate, you may be required to assist production in a secondary role

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply