Automation Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all automation equipment during production as well as performing scheduled preventative maintenance of the same.
• Assist with installation, set up and validation of incoming automation equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.
• Able to comprehend OEM manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Interface with automation engineering to implement process improvements.
• Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.
• Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
• Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.
• Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies.
• Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.
• Maintains and updates all equipment logbooks with accurate repair/adjustment information.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Assist with the training and development of personnel at all levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of vocational school with an emphasis in pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical, mechanical studies preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience related to plant automation. 1 year of vocational school with an emphasis in pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical, mechanical studies may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Shift

Training will take place during days for several months. Upon completion of training this will be a 12 hour night shift 2-2-3-2 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM