Automation Technician - Night Shift

GSK • Oak Hill, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining a high technical aptitude of automated systems hardware and software, provides on-shift automation support working in conjunction with operations and other maintenance employees, assists in troubleshooting systems, coordinating project work, and maintaining equipment functionality. Additionally, this role plays a key part in the reliability of equipment to ensure production operates safely, 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.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, robots, AC motor drives, servodrives, vision systems, 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 meters, and testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics and produce as-built drawings for work performed.
• Ability to perform electrical routine service, setup, adjustment and repairs of manufacturing mixers, high-speed packaging lines and palletizer systems.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot automated system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Update and troubleshoot recipes systems.
• Perform equipment breakdown analysis related to electrical and automation issues, implementing solutions to increase equipment reliability.
• Recommend improvements and modifications to production machines.
• Document completed work and the conditions found and analysis, utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interact 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 programs, electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals.
• Share knowledge in terms of equipment maintenance good practices through work instruction review, one-point lesson development and perform automation training for maintenance and operations teams.
• Follow safety procedures, recommended practices, LOTO, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work permits and comply with plant safety programs at all times.
• Execute maintenance routines following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Time off programs
• 6 months paid parental leave
• Healthcare programs (company pays for the majority of medical coverage for employee and family)
• Discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance
• Other incentive/recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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