Sr. Automated Line Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines. Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives. Partner in efforts to trouble shoot a section of the machine and or automated production line. Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods. Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line. Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, frequently interacting with external partners and vendors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited supervision, applies considerable complex knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment.
• Have strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.
• Experienced in troubleshooting advanced automated processes, assembly and packaging electro-mechanical systems.
• Leads assigned production line preventive maintenance tasks on automated production equipment to include packaging electro-mechanical systems, vision/barcode systems and inline print systems.
• Verifies proper machine operation after preventive maintenance procedures are completed.
• Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional and safe to operate.
• Shares operational and troubleshooting knowledge of automated production equipment with other team members based on experience and knowledge.
• Repair or replace defective parts. Installs special function and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and cleans parts.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. Ability to weld when necessary.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as rotors, conveyors, and programmable controllers meeting current NEC code.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Ability to program frequency drives, controllers, etc. when required.
• May interface directly with Solutions Maintenance team members to identify and implement repair actions on non-working equipment.
• Collaborates with Solutions Maintenance team members and Materials team members for allocation, procurement, inventory counts and use of assigned production line spare parts
• Debugs manual and automatic sequence to determine root cause of problems in production equipment.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement.
• Assist with validation of equipment and methods.
• Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining facility safety and EHS programs for assigned area
• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.
• May escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Be available to work any shift as production downtime and work assignments dictate.
• May act as an informal team leader and provides assistance to other technicians with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required.
• Industrial automation technician program and/or mechatronics certification from trade school, military or two-year Associates degree in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, robotics, or mechatronics highly desirable.
• Siemans Mechatronics System Certification highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 4-6 years' experience in troubleshooting electromechanical, and/or mechanical equipment, and PLCs
• Basic understanding of HMI usage
• Ability to read and interpret both electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to operate test equipment, i.e. multimeter
• Required to perform testing, basic rework, and calibrations on components
• Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and robotics.
• Ability to keep and maintain complete and accurate records
• Solid grasp of problem solving and troubleshooting
• Intermediate electrical, mechanical, and software aptitude
• Ability to perform thorough Preventive Maintenance checks on automated production equipment
• Basic computer skills