Automation Engineer

All Plastics•Kerrville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description describes the authority, duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships and measure of accomplishment for the functional position of the Automation Engineer of All-Plastics. BASIC FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the general maintenance of production equipment and creating automation systems. Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and perform moderate to complex repairs on machinery. Must have thorough knowledge of functions and operations of all process and associated support equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma with five years experience in maintenance and plastic production and two years in a supervisory role
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blue prints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic , and electrical.
OSHA approved forklift certification
Scissor/Platform Lift Training /Certification
May require fire brigade ME membership and /CPR/First-Aid Training
Includes lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms.
Job may require heavy lifting (Up to 50 lbs.).
Peripheral vision and depth perception required.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
This position requires effective communication with all levels of the Organization
Required to work throughout the plant in both air conditioned and non-air-conditioned situations.
May work around and on machinery, using various kinds of machine and hand tools.
Work environment may be hazardous, noisy, and dusty.

Nice To Haves

4 year degree

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs product equipment using mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic blueprints
Has thorough understanding of equipment, the functions and operational procedures
Performs general facility maintenance to improve or modify facility
Performs mold changes and modifications to improve or modify facility
Assist in installation, assembly and set up of production machinery
Repairs facility equipment such as HVAC, electrical/electronic or material handling equipment, and is able to read blueprints and schematics
Follows and participates in plant safety/housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
Will assume an active role on our 6s committee and will lead, educate, train, in the area of 6s
Must communicate issues that jeopardize company profitability, traceability, reliability, and creditability
Support our ISO certification efforts at all times
Install end of arm tooling, robotics, interfaces and develop automated systems to increase efficiency and safety.
Train appropriate staff on how to set up, troubleshoot and maintain all automation equipment
Various other duties may be assigned