What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Automation Specialist position at Trivium Packaging?
Job Overview:
As an Industrial Automation Specialist, you will partner with production and engineering teams to enhance the design, installation, and function of all control and electronic devices on-site. You will work with a variety of technologies, including computers, PLCs, and vision systems, supporting optimal production operations.
Key Duties:
- Manage and maintain hardware and software for plant PLC controllers, electronic devices, and automated systems.
- Implement programming modifications to enhance process efficiency and quality.
- Conduct electrical safety assessments and maintain equipment according to safety protocols.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues across departments.
- Ensure adequate material inventory for ongoing production.
- Operate forklifts and comply with 5S/housekeeping standards.
Qualifications:
- Degree in electronics or 3 years industrial experience in electronics, control systems, or a related field.
- Ability to write PLC programs and analyze circuit schematics.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to train colleagues in electronic troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with mechanical/electrical measuring devices and relevant mathematical concepts.
- Experience with multi-tasking in dynamic environments and maintaining detail-focused operations.
Physical Demands:
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 stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary.
Technical Skills:
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Diagnostic and Repair of Electrical Systems
- Experience in Vehicle Electronics and Computer Controls
- Proficiency in Mechanical Assembly Techniques
