1st Shift Automation Technician

Responsibilities

• All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing.
• All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations.
• All auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Makup repair parts, replace defective components.
• Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
• Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
• Occasionally direct an assigned helper.
• Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Observe safety rules and wearing of prescribed protective clothing or items.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field.
• 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.
• Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints.
• Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE).

Benefits

• Medical (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision (VSP)
• Dental (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401K, Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6%.
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation, up to 5 Days of Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

Physical Requirements

• Working in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and will require spending a significant amount of time moving around on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift.
• Lifting up to fifty-five pounds (55).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling and crouching is involved in the regular execution of duties.
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to ascend/descend, work atop and traverse molding machines, assembly equipment, ladders and aerial lift equipment.
• Ability to work occasionally in small cramped spaces.
• Must wear appropriate PPE including fire retardant apparel.