Automation Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and technical support of automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume consumer products application.

Primary Functions

* Ensure all machinery, equipment, building structures and facilities are maintained and functioning properly.

* Performs maintenance on all manufacturing and facility equipment, such as mold presses, auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous plant equipment.

* Participates in the maintenance of the preventative maintenance program insuring optimum machine utilization.

* Recommend and lead innovative improvements to upgrade equipment and processes.

* Ensure accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.

* Interface with production when necessary to schedule equipment maintenance.

* Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely short-term and long-term recommendations.

* Where applicable, provides timely and detailed information to management on equipment status, issues, corrective actions, and updates on activities that had taken place during the applicable shift.

* Shows proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the shift operation.

* Coordinates with production and tooling on all issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.

* Supports a quality first approach to daily tasks to provide the best product to our customers.

* Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.

* Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.

* Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

* Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.

* Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.

* Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained here in between the assigned start and end times for work.

* Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* 3+ years" experience in Automation in a manufacturing environment, responsible for sophisticated manufacturing and automation equipment.

* Detailed knowledge in PLC programming and electrical controls

* Detailed knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation with general machining capabilities.

* Thorough familiarity with hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.

* Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.

* Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.

* Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.

* Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to work 12 hour shifts

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Industrial Robot

Salary info:

$32 - $37 / hr