Process Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Process Automation Technician

Location : Burlington, WA

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Pay Range : $30-$42/hour plus $2 shift differential

Work Type : Full-time

Work Model : Onsite

Work Schedule : 12 hours (630pm to 630a – 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on)

Recruiter Contact : Tanny / Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com / View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Process Automation Technician on behalf of our client, a national leader within the renewable Energy/Solar industry, in Burlington, WA . This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits package, and long-term potential for professional growth and career advancement.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, documenting, controlling process recipes and parameters, Out of Control Action Plans (OCAPs) within all processes and adjusting when required; regular review of the production schedule; preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, updating the inventory of spare parts and wearable parts on hand, setting reorder points, maximizing machine up-time and work with and assist the Quality Team to ensure product quality. As part of the team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k)Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance Plans
• Health Savings Accountoption
• Supplemental/Voluntary InsurancePlans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

• Daily audit of all equipment capturing process recipes, and process control parameters.
• Support production and ensure that equipment process is in place.
• Work with the Quality Team to Collect and evaluate operating and quality data to conduct equipment/recipe adjustment to ensure process optimization.
• Perform periodic checking of machine process parameters and recipes.
• Get to know the manufacturing process in detail (its process characterization) to and be able to identify when the process is deviating from the norm via Statistical Process Control (SPC) and take action via OCAPs to correct it or to escalate it to senior Eng. / Maintenance staff if unable to correct the problem.
• Perform inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of the equipment in accordance with operational instructions.
• Document routine manufacturing processes in approved Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Lead and work with Production, Quality and Maintenance to Identify areas for improvement and optimize machine availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost via Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Initiate and lead PK, A3 and Apollo process to identify and implement containments, determine root cause analysis and prevent re-occurrence of machine failure and quality defects.
• Quick and effective diagnosis and troubleshooting of routine or minor problems.
• Provide technical solutions either by improving the process, machine modifications, or incoming material evaluation.
• Use Formulate test hypothesis and perform and document qualitative analysis of data by conducting proper DOE (Design of Experiment) and other statistical analysis testing tools to adjust processes and recipes to and maintain production quality and output.
• Troubleshoot nonstandard events on the production line and establish preventative measures to limit recurrence of such events through the PK (Process Killer) and A3 processes.
• Follow established standard process for training other employees as well as updating training manuals when necessary.
• Exercise informed and analytical judgment and initiative by leading Apollo process to resolve complex nonstandard problems.
• Develop and communicate recommendations to prevent machine down time and maintain quality levels.
• Participate in programs to improve productivity and output quality of the module.
• Ensure the equipment is operating in a safe manner and all safety devices are active.
• Support the team in improving the safety of the machine, where necessary.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

Skills

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members.
• High Mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic aptitude.

Traits

• Mechanical aptitude/interest
• Team oriented.
• Commitment to continuous learning
• High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through.
• Be able to conceive and manage small projects.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM or technical program (e.g., Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Electronic Engineering Technology) or be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in a STEM or technical program.
• Training in a technical field (e.g., Electronics, Mechanical), and a minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in fully/semi-automated manufacturing plant
• Knowledge in PLC, HMI, electro-pneumatic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical wiring, vision system, VFDs and chemical processes.