Automation Technician

Description

**This is a 2nd shift position scheduled from 4:45 PM - 3:15 AM, Monday - Thursday and overtime as needed. There is a $2/hr. premium for hours worked on 2nd shift.**

Position Summary:

This position assists within the maintenance department to handle the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing environment. This position will report to the Production Manager and will require strong organizational, analytical, mechanical and teamwork skills.

Reports to: Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for hands on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, electric systems including the ability to connect to programmable logic control (PLC) systems, use them to trouble-shoot equipment or modify programs to improve performance or quality or both.
• Maintain plant support equipment: air compressors, forklifts, boiler, wastewater treatment system, fire systems, HVAC, pumps, chillers
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures in all plant manufacturing equipment which includes but is not limited to, mixing, filling, packaging equipment, conveyers, or any other equipment.
• Performs minor unscheduled maintenance and repair on trucking equipment such as forklifts or powered industrial vehicles.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of work performed or processes used to repair or conduct preventive maintenance.
• Create, execute and properly document work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (ManagerPlus & MP2 preferably).
• Accurately complete additional scheduling and repair material documentation and reporting as required and make suggestions for improvements and take on projects to achieve results
• Active participation in machine process and design improvement forums is required.
• Participate in health and safety programs including council or committee meetings, OSHA and corporate mandated training, certification and re-certification
• Assist with installation of new equipment, debug, validations, etc.
• Install and prove-out improvements to equipment by the addition of sensors, actuators, cameras, etc.
• Participate or lead 5S / LEAN initiatives / Projects.
• Investigate and resolve day-to-day production issues
• Other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor
• Must be detail orientated and maintain a clean work area

Required Experience, Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance
• Communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
• Demonstrate essential computer skills
• Work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting
• Ability to use an electrical Multimeter for troubleshooting
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or mechanical system components, such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and solenoids.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in either a team or individual basis.
• Problem solving experience or training (8D, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC).
• High speed manufacturing experience (packaging, filling, labeling).
• Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in OTC or FDA controlled environment / Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
• Experience with blending, filling, packaging, or automated equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sprockets, gears, chains, cams, pistons, servo motors.
• Experience with ink jet printers or laser markers and the Preventive Maintenance and repair of such.
• Basic electrical controls (120v, 24v)
• Experience with welding stainless steel
• Fanuc robot experience
• Experience in PLC programming / PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience and understanding of sensor function, use, and wiring.
• Understanding of precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, or other gages.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors.
• Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components such as, dryers, water separators and automatic bleed off.
• Knowledge of HMI operation and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency for mechanical repair and an understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is a plus.
• Independently develop ideas and make proposals directed toward the improvement of functional area (equipment / process)
• Employee is to be an independent thinker and must be able to problem solve.
• High level of internal contact working with all departments.
• Some supplier contact / vendor contact.
• Rockwell Automation Compact Logic (RSLogix 5000, RS500, Siemens, DirectLogix)
• Ethernet IP networks, EthernetIP on machine devices and VFDs
• Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Educational Qualifications:

• Two year, or higher technical degree, and 3-5 years of applicable experience

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to sit for up to 10 hours in a workday.
• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

Environmental Requirements:

This position is required to be onsite full time. The work environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job onsite. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

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