Automation Technician I

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on all existing and new assembly and automation equipment including ultrasonic welding.
• Implement modifications to the equipment under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to improve quality and production uptime.
• Identify opportunities within the automated assembly area to improve quality and productivity.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic welding, consisting of set up and troubleshooting a plus.
• Capable of inspecting welded parts after completion to customer specifications.
• Back up driver to deliver goods to shipping/warehouse.
• Injection molding processing experience a plus.
• Participate as a member of a Cross Function Team and/or Project Team as required.

Requirements

• AS/Technical or equivalent in related field with three to five years’ experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex machinery (OR) an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Computer experience required.
• Good understanding of general machine assembly techniques, machine maintenance.
• Must own a complete set of required tools for the maintenance of automated equipment.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, with occasional use of drills, saws, and electrical meter to test circuits and fuses.
• Must have the knowledge to understand the OSHA and other federal and state regulations.
• Able to use computers for data entry purposes.
• Able to inspect 2-3 times an hour.
• Able to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
• Able to stand on feet for long periods.

Working Conditions

• Some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.
• 2nd shift: 4pm-12am 40 Hours