Automation Technician - Fixed Term Contract
About The Position
The Automation Technician provides maintenance and troubleshooting for automated and ancillary equipment supporting plastic injection molding machines. Equipment includes conveyance systems, robots and robot end-of-arm grippers, thermolators, adhesive dispense tips and nozzles, UV-light cure systems, and related equipment. The technician uses basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment to repair equipment and completes maintenance documentation in the company’s software system and on paper. This is an onsite, fixed-term contract projected to last nine months, with full-time hours and benefits. The shift is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM. A $1,000 bonus is offered at 12 and 24 weeks to team members who complete those milestones. No relocation assistance is provided. West describes itself as a purpose-driven company focused on improving patient lives. It offers opportunities for learning, growth, and development, and supports team members’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial health. The company also describes community giving and sustainability efforts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience or education in automation.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
- Physical ability to exert up to 50 lb occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and/or up to 10 lb constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Awareness of relevant company SOPs as they relate to the position.
- Working knowledge of current quality tools and systems.
- Ability to support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities toward delivery of set targets.
- Experience with relevant ISO standards and GMPs.
- IASSC Six Sigma certification upon hire preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Use machine operation and maintenance manuals to perform scheduled and unscheduled periodic maintenance and equipment cleaning.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Identify and resolve potential safety hazards; perform basic troubleshooting for issues such as blown fuses, circuit breakers, and pressure leaks.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap and cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste in the production environment.
- Advise management about significant maintenance trends affecting the facility and propose improvements.
- Apply a customer-service approach to interactions, workflow, productivity, and quality standards for internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
- Comply with regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.
- Maintain regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered.
- Training is offered.
- A $1,000 bonus is offered at 12 and 24 weeks for those who complete these milestone dates.
- The company describes benefit programs supporting team members’ and families’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
