Automation/Coating Technician I

Specialty Coating Systems • Melbourne, FL

5d

About The Position

The Automation/Coating Technician I employs automation options to reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten turnaround time. The role coordinates ideas and improvements with the engineering group in Indianapolis as needed, and programs, troubleshoots, and repairs machines. The technician also manages, trains, and supports installation work.

The position may include assisting in other areas or performing other duties as business needs fluctuate. It also supports development projects through data gathering, organizing, and reporting, and monitors market trends and regulatory changes through training, research, classes, seminars, and discussions with other SCS departments.

Requirements

• An associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with at least 1 year of related work experience, or a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and using electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify replacement parts.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical and instructional documentation.
• Strong electrical experience, including three-phase systems, PLC troubleshooting and/or programming, wiring and new installations, and reading schematics.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and comply with safety requirements for facilities electrical systems and other potential energy sources.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use precision measuring and laboratory instruments, including calipers, scales, micrometers, and other test or inspection equipment.
• Ability to work closely with other departments to support customer focus and efficient operations.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, and other critical computer applications.
• Well-developed communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out English written and verbal instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Fluency in spoken, written, and read English.

Nice To Haves

• Two-dimensional CAD knowledge is desired.
• Knowledge of Parylene is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of chemistry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Employ automation options to reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce turnaround time.
• Coordinate new ideas and improvements with the engineering group in Indianapolis as necessary.
• Program, troubleshoot, and repair machines.
• Manage, train, and support installation work.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.
• Support development projects through data gathering, organizing, and reporting.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes through training, reading, research, classes, seminars, and discussions with other SCS departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED