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Automation Technician
The 3rd Shift Automation Technician is responsible for the company’s specific automated and semi-automated equipment and extraction / placement robots. The Automation Technician's focus should be training in performing complete set-ups, adjustments, troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues, assisting with the repairs, and training on proper maintenance of all equipment.
What You Will Do (Essential Functions):
- Training to accurately perform changeovers and setups on all machines within all the company facilities within specifications of work orders, company and OSHA regulated safety procedures, and the company quality guidelines.
- Adjusting Robot and automation pick points, timers, and settings.
- Loading Star Robot programs after a mold change or creating a new program if one does not exist.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to equipment when necessary or assigned to. Follow the provided work instructions to ensure proper lubricants and inspections are done to satisfactory standards.
- Replacing and aligning vertical balance cylinders on Star Automation Robots
- Analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, or repair electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical components on automated and semi-automated equipment.
- Use a company service laptop to adjust servo and actuator parameters, adjust inspection camera parameters, and calibrate metering equipment.
- Adjust, repair, and maintenance on machines in a manner that complies with company safety and workmanship expectations.
- Minimize faults, alarms, and product scraps by proposing solutions or improvements to the equipment or manufacturing process through constructive thinking and collaborating with affected departments.
Success in this role will require:
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and follow work instructions.
- Able to properly operate a forklift, scissor lift, overhead crane, and pallet hand jack.
- Safely use hand and power tools.
- Basic to advanced PC skills and knowledge.
- Able to visually inspect product and packaging quality according to the company’s quality standards while wearing approved safety eyewear.
- Willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary to meet the needs of our customers.
- Able to train on 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM, for a couple of weeks.
What You Bring/Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school associate degree or similar is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math is required.
- Complete set of personal hand tools, with a toolbox or bag.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record, and be adequately insured.
- Stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend for up to 8 hours, or more on occasion.
- Good dexterity: some repairs or adjustments require loosening and tightening hardware in tight or hard to reach areas.
- Able to lift, push, or pull up to 70lbs.
Direct Hire
$17 - $23/hr. depending on experience
3rd shift 11:00 pm – 3:00 am
3rd shift, employees will get an extra $2 per hour.
We also have a perfect attendance bonus – which is tracked and paid out weekly – of an additional $1.50 per hour for all jobs (an extra $2.00 only for Process Technician II’s).
