OH - Automation Technician I - 1st Shift

Location: Mantua, OH

About the role

The Automation Technician I is responsible for ensuring automation machines and processes operate at peak levels of quality and efficiency; performing preventative maintenance, driving improvements through continuous improvement processes; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment; develops, implements, and maintains training procedures; trains and develops other team members (may require temporary assignment to other shifts).
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process runs according to specification; relieves operators and fills in as needed; creates and maintains set-up and parameter records for each machine and product produced; creates and maintains autonomous maintenance plans; makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines; notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Responds to, diagnoses, and troubleshoots equipment alarms and faults; observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary; performs PMs on all automation equipment; ensures efficient production to help meet production KPIs.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department, including material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.; possesses technical knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process, including machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab and quality equipment, etc.
• Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process; suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results; drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.
• Possesses technical knowledge of tooling used in automation processes; communicates any issues to appropriate tooling, engineering, quality and leadership support teams