Automation - Lead (Continental Day Shift)

4 weeks ago

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Polytainers Full time
POSITION SUMMARY:

AN OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Automation Supervisors, the Automation Lead will have oversight to 4-8 Automation Technicians across multiple shifts. The Lead is responsible for the training and workload allocation involved with troubleshooting and repairing for various IML Robots, Take out robots, plastic container, and lid stacking equipment. The Automation Lead is the subject-matter expert for Automated machines on the plant and manages machine repairs that are escalated to team members. The Lead is responsible for identifying concerns with team members and liaising them to the Manager or Supervisor to handle appropriately.

This position can be filled as a day shift or night shift role.

THE DEPARTMENT

This position is in the Automation department which has 24/7 operations across four 12-hour shifts (7p-7a or 7a-7p).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the Achievement of Maintenance and Production Targets
  • Assign Automation Technicians to position assignments throughout the department, working with the molding shift supervisor to ensure that there is appropriate floor coverage.
  • Troubleshoot production & equipment issues, escalating and documenting issues that they are unable to resolve to the Automation Supervisor.
  • Understand shift maintenance and performance targets and how they contribute enabling to Molding and LS Operations objectives to be met.
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed
Train Automation Technicians and ensure timely, efficient, cost-effective, and appropriate execution of Machine Repairs, troubleshooting, and handling. This would include training and providing hands-on oversight to:
  • Basic Set-Up and Repair of Robots:
    • Sets up robots and aligns them with mold after mold set-up is completed
    • Replaces high speed receiver cups and suction cup plates
    • Identifies and corrects vacuum default, servo default, transfer vacuum default, tower vacuum default, eye default, robot not out default, proximity switches, cycle not complete and rail eye default
      • Replaces MRS cylinders, three position four way and five way valves and photo eye sensors when damaged or defective
      • Stack counters, timers, vacuum settings, alignment teach modes are done by touch screen display
      • Troubleshoot faults on robots, blow by adjustments
      • Glues and repairs damage high speed retrieval system carbon arms
      • Replaces steel cable spools when broken and adjusts tension weekly
      • Adjusts vision system parameters.
      • Re-alignment of Dummies
      • Check static cables
      • Troubleshoot and replace sensor bricks.
      • Greases Thompson liner bearings and replaces suction and receiver cups
      • Cleans all vacuum blower hoses and checks oil less vacuum motor filters
        • Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on Parts Handling Equipment
          • Removes and replaces main drive motors and adjustable sheaves
          • Performs vertical, horizontal and angular alignments and adjusts belt tension
          • Lubricates/replaces chain sprockets
          • Repairs silent chains and checks on daily basis unusual noise vibrations
          • Checks gear reducers on conveyors and stackers for oil levels as per schedule
          • Cleans and replaces filters on vacuum motor, vanes and hoses
          • Performs preventative maintains work (replaces/tracks vacuum belts, replaces damaged bearings, splices and glues conveyor belts, removes and replaces broken alligator links and clipper laces)
          • Adjusts inline section, belt space and speed tension of belts and services mechanized pulleys
          • Calculates and setup the angle, space and speed differences for spin bars.
          • Adjust photo eye sensors to send signals to PLC
          • Adjusts pneumatic solenoids valves, and air regulators for required pressure
          • Makes guards with Lexan and mounts them
          • Maintains stacking machines safety switches on guards as per Ontario regulations
          • Maintains sealer equipment for each machine
          • Adjusts counter, cutting and separation time and PLC controlled magnetic switches on cylinder to move in and out
          • Levels stacking machines with take-out conveyors when they are brought closer to molding station
          • Balances equipment to eliminate vibration
          • Replaces and aligns vibrator feeder tray and ensures container is properly oriented
          • Sets up unscramble discs to separate parts to go on conveyors
          • Sets up spin bars for space and stack size
          • Adjusts operational sequences for PLC's and cams
          • Fine tunes stacking machines
          • Replaces orientating heads
          Identify Opportunities for Continuous Improvement Projects and Execute in Partnership with Leadership
          • Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement activities
          • Identify continuous improvement activities to bring cost savings and reduction of wastes
          • Promote a continuous improvement culture among team members
          Manage Shift Personnel and Perform Leadership Responsibilities in Partnership with Supervisor/Manager
          • Responsible for the leadership of all Automation Technicians on the shift, in partnership with Automation Supervisor
          • Ensure that all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Standards of Conduct
          • Report absences, overtime, shift swaps, performance issues, misconduct, personnel moves, and other exceptions
          • Identify vacancies and manage day to day temporary labor/scheduling requirements
          • Manage activities of modified duties personnel on the shift
          • Provide recommendation and input towards the Performance Improvement program including:
            • Dealing with issues and providing timely feedback.
            • Assist Supervisor in coaching and counseling Team Members as appropriate and required.
            • Ensure that each shift you are responsible for is adequately staffed to meet the production requirements.
            • Ensure adherence to standard work and provide timely feedback.
            • Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate.
            • Ensure Team Member information is correct and up to date; (address, phone number etc...)
            • Identify and respond to all shop-floor issues arising among team members (i.e. conflicts, insubordination, safety, etc.), escalating any issues that cannot be resolved to the Supervisor.
            • Acknowledge and support team members performing their jobs in a positive fashion.
            • Identify training opportunities; manage the training plan and keep the Training Matrix up to date.
            • Ensure supplies, inventory, and tools are stocked and in good repaid.
            • Assist Supervisor with Performance appraisals.
            Administration:
            • Create and maintain maintenance schedule in partnership with Supervisor
            • Distribute shift assignments at the start of and throughout scheduled shifts.
            • Participate in and assist in preparation for routine communications sessions take place with the shop floor.
            • Provide Maintenance and CMMS Inspection forms and ensure that they are filled out correctly on a daily basis.
            • Participate in shift handover meeting to communicate with incoming shift and lead them, as needed.
            • Attend the production communication meeting when required.
            SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

            Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

            Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum one year experience in a leadership or supervisory role. At least 3-5 years Automation experience in the Injection / Plastic industry preferred

            Courses Required: College Certificate/Diploma in Robotics / Automation Preferred

            Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

            Additional Certificates/Diplomas: N/A

            Licenses/Permits Required: N/A

            Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, bend, crawl, and kneel.

            Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills.

            Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Knowledge of operating drill press, lathe, milling machine and grinder. Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills. Well-versed in automation and robotics in a high-speed environment. Ability to effectively lead and coach people to drive performance objectives.

            CORE COMPETENCIES
            • Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
            • Consistently uses good judgment while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
            • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
            • Must be committed to meeting the needs and expectations of customers, being open to direct input on a regular basis and using input to make improvements to products and services
            • Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external customers by meeting expectations, gaining trust and respect, upholding a customer focused culture
            Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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