Automation Technician - 1st Shift

ITW•Hebron, CT

3d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician is responsible for setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various assembly, automation, and mold equipment. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, assisting with quality control, managing inventory requests, and documenting equipment information. The technician will also communicate with other shifts, assist with training, and support production, including on-call duties and scheduled overtime.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems
Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed
Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment
Above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
Able to read electrical schematics.
Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and Authorized Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet.
Possess strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has good attendance and works successfully in team settings.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Degree preferred
sonic welding and injection molding preferred

Responsibilities

Setup of automation presses or assembly machines.
Set up and debug new automation as needed.
Make samples for new items/customers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork.
Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.
Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.
Clean automation equipment and areas.
Replace worn equipment.
Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as part of a team.
Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.
Write order requests for replenishment of inventory.
Maintain daily electronic log for each piece of equipment.
Document equipment specifications.
Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
Assist with training new operators.
Assist mold techs with emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines.
Support production with an on-call status, authorized for rotating scheduled overtime on weekends.