Sr. Automated Line Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines. Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives. Partner in efforts to trouble shoot a section of the machine and or automated production line. Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods. Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line. Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, frequently interacting with external partners and vendors.

Requirements

4-6 years' experience in troubleshooting electromechanical, and/or mechanical equipment, and PLCs
Basic understanding of HMI usage
Ability to read and interpret both electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Ability to operate test equipment, i.e. multimeter
Required to perform testing, basic rework, and calibrations on components
Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and robotics.
Ability to keep and maintain complete and accurate records
Solid grasp of problem solving and troubleshooting
Intermediate electrical, mechanical, and software aptitude
Ability to perform thorough Preventive Maintenance checks on automated production equipment
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Industrial automation technician program and/or mechatronics certification from trade school, military or two-year Associates degree in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, robotics, or mechatronics highly desirable.
Siemans Mechatronics System Certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment.
Troubleshoot advanced automated processes, assembly and packaging electro-mechanical systems.
Lead assigned production line preventive maintenance tasks on automated production equipment, including packaging electro-mechanical systems, vision/barcode systems, and inline print systems.
Verify proper machine operation after preventive maintenance procedures.
Verify all peripheral equipment is in place, functional, and safe to operate.
Share operational and troubleshooting knowledge of automated production equipment with other team members.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special function and structural parts in devices.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
Weld when necessary.
Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, meeting current NEC code.
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Program frequency drives, controllers, etc. when required.
Interface directly with Solutions Maintenance team members to identify and implement repair actions on non-working equipment.
Collaborate with Solutions Maintenance team members and Materials team members for allocation, procurement, inventory counts, and use of assigned production line spare parts.
Debug manual and automatic sequences to determine the root cause of problems in production equipment.
Understand and follow safety & environmental regulations and identify safety/environmental concerns.
Adhere to the Quality Systems and participate in continuous improvement.
Assist with validation of equipment and methods.
Assist Production Supervisor with maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards.
Assist Production Supervisor with maintaining facility safety and EHS programs for assigned area.
Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.
Escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Be available to work any shift as production downtime and work assignments dictate.
Act as an informal team leader and provide assistance to other technicians with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Focus on one or more departments or locations, with additional responsibilities as per applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.