EASY AUTOMATION INC.

Easy Automation, Inc. is currently seeking to add a Controls Technician Apprentice to our team. This position would consist of paid, on-site work and training, while also enrolling and completing external educational training and coursework, to become a certified Controls Technician.

 

What will the Apprenticeship process look like?

• Upon hire, the candidate would begin full-time work at EAI, training on our internal processes and procedures within our panel shop, as well as learn key duties and skills to prepare the candidate. Throughout this process, the candidate will check-in with a manager/supervisor on a regular basis, to ensure he/she is continuing to advance within the apprenticeship. The timeline for this part of the training process is intended to be approximately one (1) year, but is dependent on the candidate’s skills, abilities, and background.

• After the given training period, and panel shop work experience, a candidate will then move onto an internal team of technicians, working on specific customer projects and tasks, writing programming, customer service and support, and occasional travel to customer sites for additional training opportunities. At this point, the candidate will also enroll and begin external training and coursework at a local community college for certification.

• Once the candidate’s supervisor approves that he/she is fully trained and has passed the required coursework to become certified, the individual will join our team as a full-time Controls Technician.

 

Long term, the goal for this apprenticeship is for an individual to work up to the position of a Controls Technician, with the potential for continual growth within that role.

 

What are the requirements and responsibilities for external education and training?

• External educational coursework and training will take place outside of working hours.

• The candidate will be responsible for registering and enrolling in the mandated courses, as determined by Easy Automation, Inc.

• Easy Automation, Inc. will reimburse for a candidate’s educational coursework and expenses if a candidate meets and maintains all of the requirements stated in this and the section below, as well as maintain a B- or higher grade in all courses.

• If a candidate is transitioned onto our internal team of technicians and begins external training/coursework, the candidate will be required to sign an agreement to work at EAI for at least three (3) years. If a candidate is to leave within the three (3) year timeframe, they will be responsible for paying back any related cost(s) of the external training/coursework.

What are basic requirements to be eligible for the Apprenticeship?

• Follow and exhibit qualities of our CORE VALUES of Empathy, Approachability, Integrity, and Perseverance

• Excellent organization and communication skills 

• Basic computer and phone skills (Microsoft Products: Outlook, Excel, etc.)

• A professional presence and foster an attitude that is positive and open to new ideas.

• A valid U.S. driver's license and passport (or be able to obtain one). 

• Must be able to travel to Canada. 

• Must be able to climb ladders, grain legs, or similar. 

• Must be able to tolerate dusty work environments. 

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and sit, stand, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, or squat several times a day. 

• Knowledge of the agriculture industry is preferred, but not required. 

• Additional duties and roles as needed. 

 

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate will begin work as a Controls Technician. In this role, a candidate will:

• Collaborate with our controls team to take projects from the initial sales order through to the completed installation. 

• Write code for PLC and HMI programs. 

• Work with EAI development team to produce innovative solutions that meet the needs of an ever-expanding list of customers and industries. 

• Develop and enhance challenging and unique projects.

 

As a Controls Technician, the role will require travel (about 20-25%) to customer sites to install the project (working hours and schedule may vary when traveling). This position has the potential to be based out of our Welcome or Mankato facilities, with the opportunity to work remotely after a training period.