Job Description

Automation Technician

Job Title:

Automation Technician

SUMMARY

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To develop and evaluate new Automation processes and improve current Automation process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products. Responsible for the programming / troubleshooting of equipment, designing of tools, fixtures, and determination of process parameters to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mechanical aptitude for diagnosis, repair, fabrication and assembly of automated equipment.

• Understand, troubleshoot electrical control systems used in automated machinery

• Wiring machines with electrical components such as sensors, relays, PLC’s power supplies, etc.

• PLC programming using ladder logic

• Able to communicate well with floor equipment operators, maintenance personnel, as well as engineers.

• Proficient at using a Windows based PC, using email, the internet etc.

• Working knowledge and component level troubleshooting ability in PLC programming and pneumatics, 

• Metal machining experience using manual mill and lathe.

• Experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication

• 3D modeling experience using inventor or similar CAD system

• Running manual mill (Bridgeport) building a wide variety of parts within industry standard .005 tolerance to print.

• Experience working with vendors, receiving bids, negotiating prices, coordinating outside fabrication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION SATEMENT (S)

• Actively participate and support the plant’s safety program. Report any injury or near miss immediately to your Group Lead or EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Group Lead, Value Stream Manager or EHS Manager.

• Actively participate in the High Performance Team designated for your area. The HPTs are meant to improve the work experience by allowing the employees an opportunity to offer suggestions for improvement.

• Record accurate and timely data, including order completions and quantity on daily labor reports, reclaim tickets, for reject parts and daily hours worked.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Keep all walkways and aisle free of any debris or clutter. Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards. Sweep floor and finishing area as needed.

• Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when customer demand dictates the need.

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but will assist in working with and directing production associates

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or 3 to 5 years of related machining/automation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to affectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs

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REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

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Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Color)

• Sense of Touch

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, other PPE as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, heat, risk and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Machine Building/Assembling
• CAD Software
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)