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Purpose:  This position reports to the Lead Tech and/or Automation Supervisor. The Associate Automation Technician performs preventative maintenance and repair work on all automated equipment and robots as set forth in machine manuals, and by company policy pertaining to automated equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY:

• Perform a daily walk through giving attention to part containment on set ups, condition of equipment, and clear walkways in automation areas.
• Check email daily
• Check molding grid daily for mold change schedule.
• Check JDE system daily for scheduled PM's.
• Pit - stop equipment according to Molding Pit Stop schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on all equipment.
• Mold change set-up and part containment.
• Bailer trouble shooting and repair.
• Size change equipment.
• Repair offline Automation equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining, installing, and or fabricating all guards and safety devices on automated equipment.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in and around work area.
• Perform job requirements in safe and professional manner.
• Perform any other duties as established by the Automation Supervisor and or Technical Manager.
• Understands Importance of Food Safety, ISO and Plant Safety Policies.
• Must be trained, acknowledge, and follow all Berry Safety Absolutes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self- starter with eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Show the ability to learn how to read and understand wiring diagrams.
• Show the ability to learn how to troubleshoot pneumatics, AC or DC circuits and motors.
• Show the ability to learn basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair.
• Show the ability to learn to use tools needed for fabrication of aluminum, steel, and Lexan.
• Show the ability to learn to properly use and read rulers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Show the ability to learn to weld using stick, MIG and TIG processes.
• Show the ability to learn to use oxyacetylene torch.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Trade, Technical, or Mechanical certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

MATHEMATICAL AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, simple spreadsheets, and use of electronic forms.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Ability to comprehend and retain knowledge presented during the training process. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, speak and listen.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.