Automation Technician: 12hr Rotating Day Shift

ITW•Washington, DC

About The Position

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, supplies filtration and flow control solutions through its Coeur and Filtertek brands to global OEMs in surgical, infusion, bioprocessing, and diagnostic imaging markets. The Automation Technician sets up, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs automation, assembly, and mold equipment; supports production and quality activities; and coordinates equipment updates across shifts. The role works a 12-hour rotating day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The position may be placed on call to support production and is authorized for rotating scheduled weekend overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Willingness and ability to attend formal PLC programming training if needed; training time is paid.
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent visual skills for assessing equipment functionality.
Above-basic mathematical and reasoning ability.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, including electrical safety, machine guarding, and authorized lockout/tagout procedures.
Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, Excel, Word, and the internet.
Strong work ethic, self-starting approach, good attendance, and ability to work successfully in a team.
Dexterity and flexibility to work around machines while crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing; ability to stand for a full shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds sporadically.

Nice To Haves

Vocational degree.
Experience or knowledge of sonic welding and injection molding.

Responsibilities

Set up automation presses and assembly machines.
Set up and debug new automation, and make samples for new items or customers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and complete related paperwork; cross-train with molding technicians on mold machine maintenance.
Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for updates.
Clean automation equipment and work areas, and replace worn equipment.
Identify ways to improve efficiency and maintain quality standards as part of a team.
Assist QA in identifying and implementing corrective actions for customer rejections.
Write order requests to replenish inventory.
Maintain daily electronic logs for each piece of equipment and document equipment specifications.
Communicate equipment-status updates with other shifts, operators, and technicians.
Assist with training new operators.
Assist mold technicians with emptying runners, mold setups, and establishing new cell production lines.
Support production while on call and work rotating scheduled weekend overtime as authorized.