Automation Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job purpose

• This is a highly skilled position that requires you to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair malfunctioning electrical, hydraulic, & pneumatic equipment used in the manufacturing processes. Perform constant evaluation, preventative maintenance, maintenance troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment and facilities to keep everything in a production status.

Duties and responsibilities

• Safely performs assigned tasks competently and efficiently. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Completes assigned procedures on mold machines, robots (Star & Motoman), air compressors and other electrical and mechanical equipment in the facility.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, ladder logic and technical orders to determine methods of repair, using a variety of testing instruments
• Aligns, fits, or assembles component parts using hand or power tools
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Vision System (Cognex & Keyence) preferred
• Sound Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) knowledge; ability to troubleshoot, create and modify programs preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college
• plus, Technical school/training or equivalent “on the job” certifications, Equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanical, electrical
• Plastic Injection Molding: Minimum 3 year

Working conditions

• Typical manufacturing environment

Physical requirements

• Occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Maneuver up to 100 pounds