Automation Technician

4 weeks ago

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States Bimbo Bakeries USA Full time
Job Summary:

The Automation Technician is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of equipment in highly automated facilities. This includes performing maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency repairs to mechanical, electrical, and control components. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial control systems, PLC programming, and robotics. Additionally, they will be able to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems, as well as work with high-voltage circuits.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute the preventative maintenance program to reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Interpret technical information and lead equipment repairs (troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions).
  • Provide assistance to operators on equipment changeovers and line startups.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Implement or test design solutions.
  • Provide technical training to maintenance and production associates.
  • Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Work safely and act as a role model by following company safety policies, safety rules, procedures, and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety standards, food safety standards, as well as OSHA standards.
  • Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant mechanical-electrical & control systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly.
  • Complete assigned work orders within the allotted time and keep records of performed work using CMMS, work orders, detailed logs, and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.
  • Perform lubrication tasks appropriately.
  • Control spare parts usage by properly checking out parts and reordering when needed, and perform inventory cycle counts.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and projects.
  • Able to grow maintenance and leadership skillset through assigned training.
  • Successful completion of all required safety training (LOTO, Forklift, Scissor lift, etc.).

Requirements:
  • Engineering degree with 2-5 years of experience.
  • Able to communicate in English, oral and written.
  • Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.
  • Possess basic computer skills to process work orders and associated maintenance documentation.
  • Ability to work off ground level with proper safety training and safety equipment.
  • Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Preferred Skills:
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
  • Able to develop maintenance skills through assigned training.
  • Able to teach and read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, diagrams, etc.
  • Able to teach and troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems.
  • Able to teach Electrical (AC) skills (Up to 480VAC circuits) (Single and 3 phase).
  • Able to teach and maintain, troubleshoot and install all types of bearings.
  • Able to identify, teach and use basic measuring tools for mechanical repair (Ex: Calipers, Micrometers).

Work Environment:

The Automation Technician will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on maintaining and improving the efficiency of production equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality. The Automation Technician will be responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of equipment in highly automated facilities, including performing maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency repairs to mechanical, electrical, and control components. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial control systems, PLC programming, and robotics, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems, and work with high-voltage circuits.

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