Automation Technician

Aptar Group • Lincolnton, NC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to turn ideas into solutions that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries. We attract and develop high performing people, promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment, invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities, and contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position open for a Automation Technician on Night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule. For the purpose of this job description, equipment is defined as all secondary operations equipment, including assembly and lining equipment, closing machines, Vision Systems and related conveyors, including any new equipment introduced to the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Basic computer operation skills with current software operating systems and programs.
• This position requires the ability to stand for the entire shift, as well as constant mobility on a daily basis. Additionally, this position requires ability to move within/between departments and facilities.
• This position requires the ability to review items closely and have color recognition.
• This position requires pushing, pulling, lifting, moving and/or carrying up to 75 pounds.
• The ability to occasionally move 100 pounds as a team.
• This position requires the ability to twist and bend to reach into awkward spaces.
• This position requires frequent exposure to fumes and odors.
• This position requires hand and finger dexterity.
• This position requires exposure on an infrequent basis to inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
• Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
• Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
• Participate in new equipment design.
• Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
• Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
• Perform required housekeeping, keeping all Secondary Operations storage areas organized.
• Continuously maintain and advance skill level by attending seminars and vendor training, keeping up with current and future automation technologies.
• Working Knowledge of SQF and GMP procedures.
• Acquire and develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation.
• Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision.
• Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, working knowledge of pneumatics, electronics, welding, machining, vision systems.
• Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, an extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic Controllers, and vision systems through technical college level courses and supplier seminars.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Acquire and develop knowledge of measuring instruments such as a scale, micrometer, and caliper for this work.
• Acquire and develop advanced knowledge of electronics and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Acquire and develop ability to work from mechanical prints an electrical schematics.
• Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization.
• Completion of fork truck training and the ability to operate fork trucks safely.

Benefits

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED