Maintenance Automation Technician

Qualifications

• This role requires strong technical skills, including basic math skills, industrial maintenance experience, PLC experience, and electronic training
• The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 5 years of Industrial Maintenance experience or equivalent on-the-job training
• Basic electronic training in a formal atmosphere or equivalent on-the-job training
• 3 years of PLC experience
• Ability to analyze and prioritize projects, and respond to instructions in an independent manner
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Noise level up to 90 dB and above, requiring ear protection

Responsibilities

• The Automation Systems Technician role is key to ensuring the operation, maintenance, and repair of automated packaging systems
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing efficiency and uptime of these systems, performing routine maintenance tasks, and troubleshooting issues as needed
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on automated packaging systems, including robots, leak detectors, and vision systems
• Troubleshoot issues with automated systems and equipment
• Train production personnel on the operation of automation equipment
• Perform general maintenance on automation equipment
• Recommend case counts and packaging sizing to optimize automated packaging system effectiveness
• Modify software and programs as necessary for automated systems
• Set up, trouble shoot, and debug new automation applications
• Overtime may be required on short notice
• Sharp edges of machinery and moving machine components
• Occasional lifting of 10-50 lbs, carrying 50 lbs for 100 ft, and pushing/pulling a 1000 lb robot cell
• Detecting visual functioning problems with robots, conveyors, and inspection aid equipment