AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (3RD SHIFT)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY:

Include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Perform a daily walk though giving attention to part containment on set ups, condition of equipment, and clear walkways in automation areas.
• Check email daily
• Check molding grid daily for mold change schedule.
• Check JDE system daily for scheduled PM's.
• Pit - stop equipment according to Molding Pit Stop schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on all equipment.
• Mold change set - up and part containment.
• Bailer trouble shooting and repair.
• Size change equipment.
• Repair offline and online Automation equipment including Robots.
• Responsible for maintaining, installing, and or fabricating all guards and safety devices on automated equipment.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in and around work area.
• Perform job requirements in safe and professional manner.
• Perform any other duties as established by the Automation supervisor and or Technical manager.
• Understands Importance of Food Safety, ISO/SQF and Plant Safety Policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self- starter with eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Show the ability to learn robotics and automation systems.
• Show the ability to learn how to read and understand wiring diagrams.
• Show the ability to learn how to troubleshoot pneumatics, AC or DC circuits and motors.
• Have the ability to perform basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair.
• Have the ability to use tools needed for fabrication of aluminum, steel, and lexan.
• Have the ability to properly use and read rulers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Have the ability to weld using stick, MIG and TIG processes.
• Have the ability to use oxyacetylene torch.
• Obtain tow motor, crane, and powered man lift certifications / licenses.
• Complete Lock Out / Tag Out training.
• Complete Fall protection training.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, simple spreadsheets, and use of electronic forms.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Ability to comprehend and retain knowledge presented during the training process.

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; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, speak and listen.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions