Automation Technician
About The Position
Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as set forth in machine manuals and by company policy pertaining to automated equipment. Set up automation equipment for each mold/automation equipment combination, as required. Support production floor(s) by answering emergency equipment down requests, including gathering information as needed from equipment operators in a professional manner. Design and manufacture equipment product control devices. Rebuild equipment prime moving hardware as required. Perform preventative maintenance on all automation equipment. Perform job requirements in safe and professional manner. Complete Lockout Tagout training. Forklift training required. Keep the entire areas of responsibility clean, including the machines and floor. Understands Importance of Food Safety, ISO and Plant Safety Policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, speak and listen.
- Frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Set up automation equipment for each mold/automation equipment combination, as required.
- Support production floor(s) by answering emergency equipment down requests, including gathering information as needed from equipment operators in a professional manner.
- Design and manufacture equipment product control devices.
- Rebuild equipment prime moving hardware as required.
- Preventative maintenance on all automation equipment.
- Perform job requirements in safe and professional manner.
- Complete Lockout Tagout training
- Forklift training required
- Keep the entire areas of responsibility clean, including the machines and floor.
- Understands Importance of Food Safety, ISO and Plant Safety Policies
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
