What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift Automation Technician (7am-3:30pm) position at nifco?
Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!
Job Summary: Support the assembly unit with set up and maintenance of new and existing assembly equipment.
Essential Functions:
• Support production day to day with assembly equipment issues. Reduce downtime.
• Follow guidelines for preparation, launch, and troubleshooting of assembly products
• Support engineering with machine runoffs as needed
• Must work with other departments within the company to support the above related activities
• Conduct process time studies and perform process improvements
• Evaluate plans to improve manufacturing processes and implement
• Be able to understand work instructions, inspection standards and other documentation for assembly, testing or post processes operations on the production floor
• Verify internal assembly rates
• Assist other engineers to conduct unique product testing according to customer requirements
• Use analytical thinking and techniques to solve sometimes complex functional problems of assembled products
• Use efficient time management skills to oversee multiple projects at once
• Perform general maintenance according to provided schedule
• All other duties assigned
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED
Experience/Skills/Requirements:
• Basic knowledge of Industrial Technology systems / or related field. 1-2 years’ experience
• PLC/Robotic programming/troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the written and verbal English language
• Must possess a high level of concentration and ability to focus on details
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both floor associates and management regarding matters such as process, technique, equipment, tooling and other matters that pertain to essential functions
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Project, PowerPoint and Excel, Windows XP
• Must be familiar with basic manufacturing processes to successfully enhance new project launch and contribute to continuous improvement
• Work overtime as needed
Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:
• Must be able to move about freely and spend extended periods standing
• Some lifting required