Automation Field Service Technician

Automation Field Service TechnicianHit the road and make an impact! As an Automation Field Service Technician, you'll travel to Dart manufacturing facilities across North America, troubleshooting and optimizing cutting-edge automation equipment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $33.75-$42.52 per hour, along with significant overtime opportunities. With pre-approved overtime of up to 12 hours per day while in our plants, top performers have the potential to substantially increase their earnings. This is a highly travel-focused role that provides exposure to diverse equipment, technologies, and manufacturing environments.Day-to-Day Role:Provide service and support to production facilities to help maintain production startups and corporate service goalsAct as a subject matter expert regarding equipment and process commissioned in production facilitiesAssemble, disassemble, install, set-up, operate, test and troubleshoot moderately complex equipment and control systemsIdentify machine failure trends and work with engineers and designers to develop, document and implement solutions that improve the throughput of finished goods manufacturingRead and interpret drawings, schematics, wire lists, bills of material, and various technical manualsTroubleshoot and repair moderately complex electrical and mechanical equipment, electronic controls, and systems including non-routine issuesPerform modifications and retrofits to existing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipmentDevelop knowledge of automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls softwareRecommend preventative maintenance requirementsProvide technical support to production plants and Engineering to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processesCollaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information, draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and productsRecommend continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improvedIdentify and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)Order parts for new installation or replacementDevelop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment processesOperate power and manual hand toolsMentor and train lower-level technicians and other team membersWork with minimal supervision and with limited documentationMaintain and clean work areaPromote good employee relations and high moraleDemonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers and customers to achieve the best results possibleFollow all safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe working environmentAll other duties assigned by the supervisor or department managerCore Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:Requires one of the following: Associate's degree with an emphasis in automation, electrical, or mechanical program and three (3) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experience, OR High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experienceFamiliar with electrical and safety standardsAbility to understand, identify, and protect against electrical hazardsProficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.Prior experience using testing equipmentExperience working with machine shop tools such as a drill press, grinder, mill and latheWorking knowledge of MIG and TIG weldingPrior experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment and testing equipmentAbility to solve basic algebraic equations and electrical formulas, and understand decimals and fractionsExperience reading and understanding blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, prints or wire listsUnderstanding automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls softwareUnderstanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of productsWorking knowledge of pneumatics and electrical wiringExcellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processesStrong attention to detail and accuracyOther Requirements:Up to 100% domestic and international travel. At times, critical business needs may require more travel.Travel is generally out to a plant on Mon. morning, in plant Tues. – Fri. morning, and travel back Fri. afternoon. There are also times where you'll be asked to travel out on a Sun. evening so you can be in-plant Mon. morning.Extensive overtime opportunitiesOvertime has been pre-approved for up to 12 hours a day in our plantsRequires a valid driver's license and favourable motor vehicle report upon hireRequires the ability to obtain a set of personal hand tools, including but not limited to wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.A portion of work is performed in a production facilityExposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes is probableRequired to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areasMust follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Regularly exposed to moving mechanical partsFrequently push, pull, walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and work overheadUse fine motor skills to operate hand and power toolsFrequently lift, carry and/or move at least 50 poundsFrequently use visual and color acuityMay be required to ascend and descend ladders