What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician Job Description position at Silgan Dispensing?
The Automation Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, designs and installs upgrades to production equipment in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot and modify machine programs to overcome issues and improve production output in quality and quantity.
- Assist Automation Engineering in design, integration and implementation of new equipment.
- Assist writing troubleshooting guides and work instructions.
- Monitor production equipment to ensure a quality product.
- Perform troubleshooting, adjustments, and tuning of production machinery.
- Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting difficult equipment problems.
- Take ownership and maintain timelines of upgrades to production equipment.
- Coordinate with Engineering to identify and implement process improvements.
- Manage projects as assigned.
- Comply with all procedural requirements.
- Sustain awareness of production schedule and needs.
- Regular attendance.
- Adhere to company safety requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-4 years of manufacturing/production experience.
- Associate degree or certificate in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing product flows.
- Ability to recognize and adhere to quality standards.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
- Ability to work independently with little direction.
- Ability to work as part of a team to complete projects.
- Experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing facility preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently required to talk and hear.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Frequently required to walk.
- Required to stand for 3-4 hours at a time.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Fine motor control to grasp and manipulate objects.
- Frequently required to bend at waist and knees.
- Frequently required to reach.
- Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to work with products that contain chemicals or may contain hazardous materials. MSDS sheets are provided.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.
Pay Range: $28.00-$33.00
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $28 - $33
