Lead Automation Maintenance Technician

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Lead Automation Maintenance Technician supports plant automation equipment to achieve production plans and improve process performance. The role actively manages planned and unplanned equipment downtime, assigns appropriate resources to high-priority work, and coordinates with Engineering, Planning, and Operations so repairs are communicated and completed in accordance with production plans and standard procedures. The technician identifies and reports equipment trends and works with supervision and engineering on corrective and preventive actions to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize unplanned downtime. Work takes place in a high-volume, high-speed, light manufacturing environment and includes equipment overhauls and new equipment installation. This position leads and prioritizes maintenance work, communicates maintenance status, supports continuous improvement, and trains operators and automation technicians. It also performs machine maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment modifications, and capability studies, while helping maintain regulatory and company-policy compliance. Work is performed in a clean room environment. The role may require extended periods sitting or standing, use of a computer or touchscreen to enter work-order data, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and travel typically under 5%.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of work experience as a technician on automated assembly equipment, including two to three years in electronics, mechanics, science, and physics.
Ability to lead by example and influence and train others.
Strong communication skills and the ability to demonstrate dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.
Ability to read and understand procedures.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Oracle.
Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
Disciplined, logical, and self-motivated problem-solver with troubleshooting ability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to safely and competently use various hand and power tools.
Knowledge of hand tools, lathes, grinders, drills, and power tools.
Knowledge of electronics, including PLCs, photo sensors, I/O readouts, and data gathering.
Ability to use a computer or touchscreen to enter work-order data.
Ability to occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous Lead or Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

Attend the daily automation huddle and communicate updates.
Provide concise written and verbal updates throughout the day on high-priority maintenance activities to Production, Planning, and Engineering.
Direct maintenance staff on shifting priorities and balance workloads based on production needs.
Identify when Engineering assistance is needed for equipment repairs and provide written documentation of trends and adverse conditions.
Lead and drive production-floor continuous improvement efforts that support departmental goals and key plant metrics.
Facilitate onboarding and training for machine operators and new automation technicians.
Perform basic and routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, checking, and preparing presses and other production machinery.
Operate lathes, mills, grinders, sanders, power tools, and hand tools.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Improve and modify equipment.
Perform equipment capability studies.
Interface with other departments.
Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Company requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, and EEOC requirements and policies concerning product manufacture, lot control, documentation, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, calibration, training, and safety.
Perform other duties as necessary or required without altering the basic scope of the position.
Work on special projects as they arise.