Production and Industrial - Automation Technician

V R Della Infotech•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the Supervision of the Asst Supervisor Automation, you will maintain the plant's automated machinery and equipment in an optimal operative condition in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and following company procedures. This role involves a range of responsibilities focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of automated systems, with a strong emphasis on safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Technical career in a related area such as Mechatronics, Electronic, mechanical electrical / Electromechanical technician
High School Diploma or Equivalent with demonstrated years of experience
Preferably 2+ years of experience in automated systems, PLC programming, Robot fine-tuning, or equivalent
PLC programming, ladder diagram, blocks, and structure.
Programming of HMIs.
Control equipment such as drives, servo drives, and servo motors.
Adjustment, operation, and calibration of industrial robots.
Solid knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control, and electricity.
Able to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams
Management of workshop work tools (multimeter, ammeter, micrometer, vernier, precision levels, drill ohmmeter, hand tools).
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to lift/ move a heavy object, bend, reach, kneel, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, as well as be able to work in confined spaces.
Analysis capacity in solving technical problems.
Security
Analytical Ability
Decision making
Negotiation skills
Environment
Teamwork
Assertive communication

Nice To Haves

Desirable knowledge of ultrasonic sealers

Responsibilities

Responsible for corrective maintenance tasks on equipment.
Responsible for executing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
Responsible for adjustments and calibrations in automated equipment.
Carry out corresponding activities for equipment validation.
Responsible for correctly filling out forms related to their work.
Keep 5s on material and tools for work.
Responsible for the application of order and cleanliness of the corresponding work area (5's).
Observe and practice all Company Safety Rules and regulations when performing work as well as being knowledgeable in OSHA Standards and other occupational hazards.
Disassemble mechanical devices such as Plastic extruders, cylinders, pumps, valves, and gearboxes to remove defective parts and make lasting repairs.
Uses appropriate lifting devices, hand tools, power tools, and occasionally fabricating fixtures.
Reassembles mechanical devices and install new parts.
Set up and operate Industrial machining equipment including but not limited to (drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
Responsible for correcting and/or reporting out of the standard performance.
Responsible for notifying the supervisor when assistance from the external department is needed.
Responsible for the safekeeping and care of the assigned and commonly used tools and reporting any damage to the tools for their replacement.
Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement through the kaizen methodology utilizing PPI tools.
Follow and work under the Safety and Environment rules.
Participate in training sessions on environmental matters.
Carry out their tasks respecting the controls for the care of the environment and the integrity of the employees.
Maintain in optimal operating conditions the equipment for environmental operational control and/or that affect the environmental performance of the Environmental Management System.
Participate in weekly talks on environment and safety.
Report the pertinent Hazard IDs that you identify in your environmental and safety activities.
Participate in the 4 Disciplines of Execution.
Participate in PPI activities.