Automation Technician-1st Shift

The Automated Machine Operator is responsible for providing technical, mechanical, and operational skills needed to deliver outstanding results in the key areas of the automatic lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

List the main tasks.

• Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with company and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible to run our automated production lines which include robotics, HMI screens, conveyors, automated packaging equipment, etc.  
• Troubleshoot and correct system material flow issues.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and computer systems issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Set up and verify the functionality and safety of equipment.
• Operation of production lines and equipment, including safety startup, clearing jams, manual operations, and format changes.
• Perform troubleshooting and make necessary in process adjustments to improve run time.
• Have the ability to conduct changeovers and equipment adjustments without mechanical support.
• Understand and be able to read HMI faults and troubleshoot information.
• Basic understanding of PLC ladder logic.
• Understanding of SMED.
• Understand and integrate equipment parameters.
• Achieve required efficiency and throughput on automated lines.
• Measure and record data associated with operating equipment.
• Be capable of running your own operation, responsibility for all reporting (parts completion reports, downtime reports, etc.).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills.
• Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Follow all GMP and Safety requirements.

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• Line Leader
• Senior Line Leader
• Production Supervisor
• Production Manager
• Mechanics
• Material Handlers
• Assemblers

Qualifications & Competencies:

List required or desired education; competencies; experiences; soft and hard skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent technical training.
• Be able to read, write and speak English.
• Some technical training preferable.
• Mechanical Skills
• Math Skills