2nd Shift Automation Technician

About This Role

This role involves programming, repairing, and maintaining automated machinery and auxiliary equipment in a manufacturing environment. The Automation Technician will diagnose and resolve issues with automated devices, electrical controls, vision systems, PLCs, and robotics to ensure efficient production of plastic components.

Responsibilities

• Program, repair, and maintain all automated devices for runner removal, part handling, separation or packing
• Maintain all machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations
• Maintain all auxiliary equipment
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary
• Make up repair parts and replace defective components
• Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment
• Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press, and grinders as required
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Observe safety rules and wear prescribed protective clothing or items

Requirements

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in a related field
• 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Mechanical comprehension
• Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications, and blueprints
• Ability to read and interpret prints and diagrams
• Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field
• 5 years of PLC programming experience, experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits