Automation Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Technician supports plant automation equipment to achieve the production plan and improve process performance and preventive maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting and managing preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and optimize production. Work is performed in a high-volume, high-speed, light-manufacturing environment and may involve equipment overhauls and installation of new equipment. The position works a 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of work experience as a technician on automated assembly equipment.
Two to three years of experience in electronics, mechanics, science, and physics.
Ability to read and understand procedures.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Oracle.
Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
Strong problem-solving, logical-thinking, troubleshooting, teamwork, discipline, and work ethic.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to safely and competently use hand and power tools.
Knowledge of hand tools, lathes, grinders, drills, and power tools.
Knowledge of electronics, including PLCs, photo sensors, I/O readouts, and data gathering.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, checking, and preparing presses and other production machinery.
Operate lathes, mills, grinders, sanders, power tools, and hand tools.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Improve and modify equipment.
Perform equipment capability studies.
Interface with other departments.
Maintain equipment logs.
Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Company requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC, and company policies related to manufacturing, lot control, documentation, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, calibration, associate training, and safety.
Work on special projects as they arise.
Demonstrate support through interactions characterized by communication, dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.
Perform other duties as necessary or required.