Automation Technician - Night Shift

Haleon • Town of Durham, NY

3d

About The Position

The Automation Technician is responsible for maintains a high technical aptitude of automated systems hardware and software, provides on-shift automation support working in conjunction with operations and other maintenance employees, assist in troubleshooting systems, coordinating project work, and maintaining equipment functionality. Additionally, this role plays a key part in our reliability of equipment to ensure production operate safety, in compliance with quality requirements and, has limited downtime. This position works 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm - 7:00am.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification from a trade school in Electrical, Computer Operations, or Automation, or a degree in a maintenance-related field.
• Alternatively, relevant military experience or at least two years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, particularly with PLCs, VFDs, and other automated systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of 2 to 5 years of recent and consistent experience in maintaining advanced electrical systems and/or automation systems.
• Experience working with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider PLCs, VFDs, and other industrial automation equipment is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with computer architecture and its integration into electrical systems is highly desirable.
• Have a working knowledge of troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, robots, AC motor drives, servodrives, vision system, sensors, industrial printer systems and electronic components.
• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic, Scada system and historian software.
• Ability to perform Automation Network troubleshooting with TC/IP and Profibus.
• Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics and produce as-built drawing for work performed.
• Ability to perform electrical routine service, setup, adjustment and repairs of manufacturing mixers, high-speed packaging lines and palletizer system.
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete job safety analysis with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures, handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC.
• Technical understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to be able to review and maintain facility related GMP documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain updated all machinery automation systems.
• Execute automation and electrical preventative maintenance, inspection, and corrective actions on machinery operations.
• Troubleshooting on automated system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Update and troubleshooting on recipes system.
• Perform equipment breakdown analysis related with electrical and automation issues, implementing solutions to increase reliability of equipment.
• Recommend improvements and modifications to production machines.
• Documenting completed work and the conditions found and analysis, utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of machinery operations.
• Work within an operations driven team environment to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Execute maintenance troubleshooting and equipment improvements by reading and comprehending automation program, electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals.
• Capable of knowledge sharing in terms of equipment maintenance good practices through work instruction review, one point lesson development and perform automation training for maintenance and operations team.
• Follow safety procedures, recommended practices, LOTO, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work permits and complies with plant safety programs at all time.
• Execute the maintenance routines following the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality compliance.

Benefits

• Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
• This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.
• On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.
• We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
• The salary range for this position is: $41,638 to $62,458 annually plus a 5% Performance Bonus.

What This Job Offers

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