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Job Description:

Pay Rate:

$35.00/hr+ DOE

SIGN-ON BONUS: $3,000.00

Typical Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7am-3pm, with Overtime & Weekend Work as Needed

Benefits:

• Wage Progression Plan Increases over first 2yrs
• Monthly Bonus Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time, start accruing 1^st day of employment
• Earn up to 3 Paid Personal Days Annually for Perfect Attendance
• 11 Paid Holidays, includes Personal Birthday & Floating Holiday
• 401(k) – Up to 6% company match
• Multiple Full Healthcare plans
• Wellness program to earn discounts on monthly medical premiums
• Vision and Rx coverage
• Employer Paid Short/Long term disability insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance for employee/spouse/child, with optional employee buy-up
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Tuition reimbursement
• Multiple Employee Discount Programs

Automation Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing all plant automation equipment. In-depth knowledge of all plant machinery operations is required. Must be knowledgeable of industrial electricity (all phases and voltages), mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic operations, troubleshooting techniques, blueprint, schematic analysis and proper use of tools and diagnostic equipment. Responsible for identifying equipment deficiencies which affect quality control, wear and tear and excess costs. Must demonstrate proper documentation and housekeeping practices to insure quality maintenance is being performed and communicated. 

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Automation Technician consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work in a professional manner with other maintenance and production personnel as needed to keep all equipment in top working order resulting in only high-level quality products being released to the customer.
• Understanding of the functionality of relays, motor contactors, motor starters, solid state relays, soft starts and variable frequency drives.
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of PLC programming.
• Ability to read, interpret, and trouble shoot using schematic diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Experience in electrical distribution and machine controls ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC/DC
• Troubleshoot, remove and replace different types of electronic, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and optic systems.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain (preventive maintenance) automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Pre-inspect parts or equipment to be repaired to determine what parts, supplies, forms, tools, tool repair and shop equipment are required; and communicate with Maintenance Manager.
• Perform a daily walk though giving attention to part containment on set ups, condition of equipment, and clear walkways in automation areas.
• Read programmable controller information to diagnose complex problems.
• Diagnose and repair AC and DC motor controls.
• Replace belts, pulleys, cables, chains, bearings, gears and related equipment.
• Accurately log all work performed.
• Analyze products to be manufactured, create mechanical design documents, and design the automated equipment to produce products in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Act as the project technical lead and maintain technical project files.
• Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Perform project management responsibilities on new automation projects.
• Maintain work areas in a clean orderly manner.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Be thoroughly familiar with plant lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety, hazard communication program, personal protective equipment and other safety programs and apply these procedures when working on equipment.
• Other duties and/or jobs as assigned.

• 2+ years of successful experience in an industrial maintenance manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.
• High school education or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous Automation Technician experience required.
• Electrical Skills - Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints. Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors.
• Robotics - Basic understanding of robot operations; Understanding of I/O and interfacing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
• Ability to utilize computers and various computer software