Automation Technician - Erlanger, United States - STS Manufacturing

Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and technical support of automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume consumer products application.

Primary Functions

Ensure all machinery, equipment, building structures and facilities are maintained and functioning properly.

Performs maintenance on all manufacturing and facility equipment, such as mold presses, auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous plant equipment.

Participates in the maintenance of the preventative maintenance program insuring optimum machine utilization.

Recommend and lead innovative improvements to upgrade equipment and processes.

Ensure accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.

Interface with production when necessary to schedule equipment maintenance.

Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely short-term and long-term recommendations.

Where applicable, provides timely and detailed information to management on equipment status, issues, corrective actions, and updates on activities that had taken place during the applicable shift.

Shows proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the shift operation.

Coordinates with production and tooling on all issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.

Supports a quality first approach to daily tasks to provide the best product to our customers.

Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.

Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.

Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.

Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.

Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained here in between the assigned start and end times for work.

Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

3+ years" experience in Automation in a manufacturing environment, responsible for sophisticated manufacturing and automation equipment.

Detailed knowledge in PLC programming and electrical controls

Detailed knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation with general machining capabilities.

Thorough familiarity with hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.

Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.

Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.

Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.

Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work 12 hour shifts

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Industrial Robot

Salary info:

$32 - $37 / hr