Silver Lake Automation

𝐏͟𝐫͟𝐨͟𝐜͟𝐞͟𝐬͟𝐬͟𝐞͟𝐬͟ 𝐚͟𝐧͟𝐝͟ 𝐬͟𝐲͟𝐬͟𝐭͟𝐞͟𝐦͟𝐬͟ 𝐞͟𝐱͟𝐢͟𝐬͟𝐭͟ 𝐟͟𝐨͟𝐫͟ 𝐨͟𝐧͟𝐞͟ 𝐫͟𝐞͟𝐚͟𝐬͟𝐨͟𝐧͟:͟

𝐓͟𝐨͟ 𝐦͟𝐚͟𝐤͟𝐞͟ 𝐰͟𝐨͟𝐫͟𝐤͟ 𝐬͟𝐚͟𝐟͟𝐞͟𝐫͟,͟ 𝐟͟𝐚͟𝐬͟𝐭͟𝐞͟𝐫͟,͟ 𝐚͟𝐧͟𝐝͟ 𝐦͟𝐨͟𝐫͟𝐞͟ 𝐩͟𝐫͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐢͟𝐜͟𝐭͟𝐚͟𝐛͟𝐥͟𝐞͟.͟

At their best, they:

✅ Protect people

✅ Improve flow

✅ Create consistency

✅ Reduce waste

✅ Increase efficiency

That’s the 𝘄𝗵𝘆.

But systems fail when they’re designed without operator reality in mind.

When safety becomes so rigid it creates unsafe workarounds.

When security becomes so complex employees bypass it.

When approvals drag so long decisions move into the shadows.

When good people have to work around your system to get their job done that’s not a people problem. - It’s a design problem.

Leadership isn’t about adding more rules. It’s about building systems that actually function in the real world.

The goal isn’t more control. - The goal is intelligent design.

If your team has to go around the process to succeed, - it’s time to redesign the process.

Design for reality. Not theory.

🍾𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 20 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴🎉 - Hard to believe it's been 20 years! From those early days working out of a garage to now serving clients around the world, Silver Lake Automation has grown beyond what we imagined. But what makes me proudest isn't the projects or the growth – it's the exceptional team we've built together. Every milestone, every successful installation, every satisfied customer is a testament to their dedication and expertise. Thank you to everyone who's been part of this journey.

𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 25𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲!!!💫

Can't say how truly blessed Silver Lake Automation is to have Sheila. - Rob Lanham

"I wear a lot of hats and I enjoy each one. It adds a lot of variety."

Sheila Bragg is the director of operations at Rincon-based Silver Lake Automation, which builds automated systems used in agriculture, logistics and other industries.

She is proud to call Effingham County home!

Another great rebuild by the Silver Lake Automation team! This system was put out to pasture long ago. Customer found a need, so we brought it back to life.

WE ARE HIRING!!!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? A JOB WITH A FUTURE IN THE WORLD OF AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS. Don’t be intimidated, we will train.
(Greater Savannah, Georgia Area)
• Do you like working with your hands and mind?
• Are you leadable and teachable? Are you willing to learn?
• Are you willing to be part of a team,... as well as work independently?
• If you like computers, great! If not, no worries…there are other opportunities.
• Do you like a challenge and flexibility?
• Opportunity for 4-10's (Four days on /3 days off)
• Opportunity of overtime if desired.

START AT ENTRY LEVEL AND WORK YOUR WAY UP
• We have multiple Senior Level personnel who started where you will start.... including the owner!
• The only limits are what you limit yourself to learn.

OPPORTUNITES
• Learn Automation from the ground up in less time than it takes to get a college degree
• Learn PLC's (Programmable Logic Computers)
• Learn Electrical Systems
• Learn Pneumatic Systems
• Learn Welding
• Learn Robotics
• Learn AutoCAD / Solidworks 3D Modeling
• Learn 3D Printing
• If you already any of these, then teach others.

Role Description
This is a full-time (or part-time) on-site role for an Assembler. The Assembler will be responsible for assembling, testing, and troubleshooting custom control panels and other automation equipment. They will also be responsible for completing documentation and following procedures to ensure products are built to standard.

Qualifications (all of these are great,... but not require. WE WILL TEACH YOU)
• Not required but a plus - Experience in electrical or mechanical assembly
• Not required but a plus - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable Transportation
• Willing to provide feedback and take constructive criticism. We want to know what you think, but please don't be upset if we don't take your advice. We will try to explain why so that you understand. We don't like to give orders, we prefer to give direction.

Are you still reading?..... Ok time for some honesty.

No job is perfect, there are ups and downs. There will always be. Can you make more money somewhere else...maybe. If you want the work, we have got it. Will you be simply a number somewhere else,... probably. We want to know you. We want to get to know your family and know ours. If things get tough, we will do what we can. If things are good and need some time off with family, just ask. However, you and I both know there are people that abuse the system. That we can't accept. At the end of the day we are a business.

Because you are still reading, let's be straight.

Disqualifications ( and we never get these in the interview, usually find out later )
• BAD ATTITUDE. Hey, we all have problems. We all have bad days... but not EVERYDAY.
• WHINERS. If you have a problem, take it to management. Don't tell management everything is fine and whine to everyone else.
• FAIL TO SHOW UP OR CALL IN
• Don't gloat when you are right. This just means next time we will listen to your idea.
• PEOPLE WHO GIVE UP. Keep trying.
• DONT SANDBAG A JOB. If you get done early, GREAT. We will get you training for bigger better things. WE will teach new skills
• IF YOU MESS UP, FESS UP. We can't fix what we don't know about. We are all humans.
• NOT MY JOB - The owner has been known to sweep a floor or help build crates when needed. We all chip in.

If you are interested, send an email to [email protected]. Please do not call, but if you have to then do so.