Automation Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for supporting the maintenance and modification of all assembly, packaging, and injection molding automated process equipment; This is a technical position. The individual receives work direction from the shift leader and interfaces with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Quality Assurance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on all existing and new assembly and automation equipment including ultrasonic welding on a timely basis to provide maximum machine up time to meet customer-shipping schedules.
• Implement modifications to the equipment under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to improve quality and production up-time.
• Identify opportunities within the automated assembly area to improve quality and productivity.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic welding, consisting of set up and troubleshooting a plus. Capable of inspecting welded parts after completion to customer specifications.
• Back up driver to deliver goods to shipping/warehouse.
• Injection molding processing experience a plus.
• Participate as a member of a Cross Function Team and/or Project Team as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AS/Technical or equivalent in related field with three to five years’ experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex machinery (OR) an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Computer experience required
• Good understanding of general machine assembly techniques, machine maintenance.
• Must own a complete set of required tools for the maintenance of automated equipment.
• Technical skills to maintain and troubleshoot complex machinery.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, with occasional use of drills, saws, and electrical meter to test circuits and fuses.
• Must have the knowledge to understand the OSHA and other federal and state regulations.
• Ability to use computers for data entry purposes.
• Ability to inspect 2-3 times an hour.
• Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods.
• This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
• Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.