What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Buckeye Global Manufacturing Solutions?
**Job Description: **
Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
Participate in new equipment design.
Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
Perform required housekeeping, keeping all storage areas organized.
Continuously maintain and advance skill level by attending seminars and vendor training, keeping up with current and future automation technologies.
Set up new equipment.
Build crates for equipment relocation.
Do conversions on assembly, lining and closing machines.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision.
Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, an extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and vision systems through technical college level courses and supplier seminars.
Strong mechanical aptitude, measured by the STM testing.
Acquire and develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation.
Acquire and develop ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics.
Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization.
Completion of fork truck training and the ability to operate fork trucks safely.
High school education or equivalent.
Non-Mandatory Job Qualifications
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Basic computer operation skills with current software operating systems and programs.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
- Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
- Contribute to the communities where we reside.
- An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.
