Automation Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

14h

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Technician supports plant automation equipment to meet production plans and improve process performance and preventive maintenance. The role supports and manages troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and optimize production. Work takes place 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 shift.

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.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using logical thinking; must be disciplined, collaborative, self-motivated, able to work independently, and have a strong work ethic.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to safely and competently use various 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.
Ability to use a computer or touchscreen to enter work order data.
Ability to occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and routine maintenance on production machinery, including cleaning, checking, and preparing presses and other equipment.
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, product and lot-control documentation, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, calibration, associate training, and safety requirements.
Work on special projects as they arise.
Demonstrate support through effective communication, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.
Perform other duties as necessary or required within the basic scope of the position.