What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Poppelmann Plastics USA?
Work Shift:
2nd Shift
Work Hours:
4 pm until Midnight
Work Days:
Monday through Friday
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and maintenance, with the ability to work on various systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience on automation integration.
Essential Functions:
Comply with all company and statutory safety and environmental rules to ensure the well-being of all departmental employees.
Monitor equipment and processes to detect problems affecting quality and efficiency. Diagnose problems and implement solutions into existing and new processes.
Develop preventative maintenance plans for equipment and processes.
Build and or repair EOAT and fixtures.
Must understand the manufacturing process and role.
Ability to back up and optimism automation programs.
Utilize vision inspection systems for quality control
Detect and resolve issues in automation systems
Calibrate equipment to maintain optimal performance
Required Education & Experience:
Proven experience in automation technology and maintenance
High School diploma or equivalent required
Solid background in Plastics processing
Experience working with KUKA, and Krauss Maffei three to six axis robots required
Experience with Microsoft Office systems
Strong background with electrical and pneumatics, including vacuum systems required.
Proficiency in automated quality inspection systems required
Proficiency with equipment monitoring systems required
Experience with lean initiatives required
Familiarity with industrial machinery and processes
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to read, write and communicate in English required
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. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
If you are a skilled Automation Technician looking to contribute your expertise in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Claremont, NC 28610 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Claremont, NC 28610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $33