Part-Time Automation Technician - Weekends PM

ITW • Hebron, CT

9d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role focused on weekend shifts, requiring an Automation Technician to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment. The position involves ensuring efficiency and quality standards, assisting with corrective actions, managing inventory requests, and documenting equipment information. The role also includes supporting production with on-call status and scheduled overtime, as well as assisting mold technicians with various tasks. Training new operators and communicating with other shifts are also key aspects of the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems.
• 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.
• Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contribution.
• Company Paid Time off Programs (including Company Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time) for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week.
• Overtime compensation.
• Shift premium compensation.

What This Job Offers

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