The primary role of this position is to provide oversight for the Automation systems.

• Report to front line leadership.
• $1.50 additional for night shift differential
• Eligible for profit sharing
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements.
• Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs.
• Effectively communicate with the shift personnel in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity.
• Communicates with other process technicians, shift supervisors and all technical employees on technical issues.
• Provide oversight for the Automation systems working with Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Provide oversight and support for the IBM vision systems, working with Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock & fumes, airborne particles & toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Perform routine housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance as assigned/required.
• Uphold Safety Absolutes.
• Uphold Quality Standards & follow the Absolutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Contribution to Safety, Quality and GMP

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety
  standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and
  professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Uphold Safety Absolutes
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring
  quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP
  compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail
  in the performance of you and your team’s work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of
  your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Competency and Expectations

• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model.
• Accountability – holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
• Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal)
• Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility – understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict.

• Capable of physical mobility including hand agility, climbing, balancing, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Computer experience using JD Edwards, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills with the ability to use rulers, micrometers, calipers & other measuring devices.
• Capable of lifting up to 35lbs periodically.
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including the use of PPE: PPE includes but is not limited to Bump Cap or Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear,
  Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.
• High School Graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred plus 2-4 years of hands on experience in the operation/set of automated equipment. Or the equivalent of education &
  experience.
• Previous experience with automated manufacturing systems & continuous improvement.
• Ability to problem solve, collect data, & draw valid conclusions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Negative drug screen results.
• Work in a safe manner.