Automation Tech III

Silgan Dispensing•Slatersville, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Automation Technician III (3) will work as a team member to support automation installation, setup, repair, and maintenance in a fast paced injection molding environment. Automation Technician III is an experienced automation technical position that will be expected to have a complete understanding of operation, repair and maintenance of robotics, secondary automated operations and any support equipment assigned. Can guide and train junior Automation Technicians in the daily tasks.

Requirements

Vocational school certificate or equivalent experience
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems in automated equipment
Ability to troubleshoot advanced AC and DC electrical systems

Responsibilities

Install automation to meet engineering and operations management requirements.
Guide and train junior technicians in installation and setups of automation equipment.
Setup and change over automation in cells or standalone.
Teach the setup of robotics, automation cells and standalone automation equipment to junior personnel.
Follow and give instructions both verbal and written for equipment changeover for several product lines.
Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment.
Diagnose machine troubles with an in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronics.
Utilize multi-meter, electrical testing devices and thermal testing equipment.
Explain inputs, outputs, and PLC logic to junior technicians.
Upload, backup, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
Train personnel in vision system basics and make basic program changes.
Train personnel in fabrication using equipment such as hand held, vertical and band saws, milling machines, lathes and assorted grinders.
Guide junior personnel in the utilization of shears and breaks used in the forming of metal and fastening techniques including screws, threaded inserts.
Explain mechanical repair to junior personnel and suggest concepts for repair, modification or revisions to automation or robotics to senior automation personnel.
Set vibratory action of parts and proper setup and adjustment of vibratory bowls and train others in the same.
Maintain a safe, neat and orderly cGMP work environment.
Oversee general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.
Lift 50 pounds.
Work overtime as required.
Perform other duties or requirements at manager's discretion.