Automation Service Technician

Dart Container•Mason, MI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys traveling. The primary responsibilities include the assembly, disassembly, and testing of equipment, as well as acquiring and fabricating machine parts. The technician will also be responsible for installing and troubleshooting equipment in manufacturing plants across the US. These activities are crucial for implementing or enhancing processes and procedures for the manufacturing of finished goods or prototypes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with an emphasis in automation, electrical, or mechanical program and three (3) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experience, OR High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experience
Familiar with electrical and safety standards
Ability to understand, identify, and protect against electrical hazards
Proficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.
Prior experience using testing equipment
Experience working with machine shop tools such as a drill press, grinder, mill and lathe
Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding
Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment and testing equipment
Ability to solve basic algebraic equations and electrical formulas, and understand decimals and fractions
Experience reading and understanding blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, prints or wire lists
Experience understanding automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software
Understanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
Working knowledge of pneumatics and electrical wiring
Ability to understand production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to obtain and maintain a fork truck license
Requires a valid driver’s license and favourable motor vehicle report upon hire
Requires the ability to obtain a set of personal hand tools, including but not limited to wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.

Nice To Haves

Up to 100% domestic and international travel. At times, critical business needs may require more travel.
Overtime has been pre-approved for up to 12 hours a day in our plants
A portion of work is performed in a production facility
Exposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes is probable
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
Frequently push, pull, walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and work overhead
Use fine motor skills to operate hand and power tools
Frequently lift, carry and/or move at least 50 pounds
Frequently use visual and color acuity
May be required to ascend and descend ladders

Responsibilities

Provide service and support to production facilities to help maintain production startups and corporate service goals
Act as a subject matter expert regarding equipment and process commissioned in production facilities
Assemble, disassemble, install, set-up, operate, test and troubleshoot moderately complex equipment and control systems
Identify machine failure trends and work with engineers and designers to develop, document and implement solutions that improve the throughput of finished goods manufacturing
Read and interpret drawings, schematics, wire lists, bills of material, and various technical manuals
Troubleshoot and repair moderately complex electrical and mechanical equipment, electronic controls, and systems including non-routine issues
Perform modifications and retrofits to existing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
Develop knowledge of automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software
Recommend preventative maintenance requirements
Provide technical support to production plants and Engineering to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes
Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information, draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
Recommend continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved
Identify and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Order parts for new installation or replacement
Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment processes
Operate power and manual hand tools
Mentor and train lower-level technicians and other team members
Work with minimal supervision and with limited documentation
Maintain and clean work area
Promote good employee relations and high morale
Demonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers and customers to achieve the best results possible
Follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
All other duties assigned by the supervisor or department manager