Automation Technician

Join Our TeamReady to join a team of inclusive professionals that share a goal of improving patient lives by providing life enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily? Here's your chance to give back to the community and create a healthier environment and planet! Shift: Training will take place during days for several months. Upon completion of training this will be a 12 hour night shift 2-2-3-2 schedule: 5:30 PM - 6:00 AMJob SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for maintaining operation efficiency of automated assembly lines by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing automation equipment. Provide support to shift operations as requested by the shift leader/production manager. You must also develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all automation equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same.· Assist with installation, set up and validation of incoming automation equipment.· Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.· Able to comprehend OEM manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings.· Interface with automation engineering to implement process improvements.· Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.· Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.· Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.· Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.· Maintains and updates all equipment logbooks with accurate repair/adjustment information.· Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.· Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.· Assist with the training and development of personnel at all levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.· Other duties as assigned.Education· High School Diploma or GED required· 1 year of vocational school with an emphasis in pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical, mechanical studies preferred.Work Experience· Minimum of 1 year of experience related to plant automation.1 year of vocational school with an emphasis in pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical, mechanical studies may be substituted for experience.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities· Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times· Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.· Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description· Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target· Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.Travel Requirements10%: Up to 26 business days per yearPhysical RequirementsMedium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.