Automation Technician - Siemens

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Description:
At Coroplast, we have a saying; "If you drive a car or truck, we're probably in it!". Coroplast Tape Corporation is a global leading manufacturer of technical adhesive tape. Our unique company culture is one that promotes innovation and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. In addition to our internal culture, we are positive corporate citizen and are strong advocates for our local community.
Position Summary: This position will install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. You will also troubleshoot component parts, including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, and other vital technology. In addition to maintaining smooth operation, you will operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current automation capabilities and future opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Work with Maintenance, Production and Facilities to plan required work, utilizing work orders, Gantt charts and historical data.
• Track, and analyze equipment down time.
• Responsible for procedures and documents used to describe appropriate job functions within the Quality Management System (using BABTEC software). Compliance to TS16949 and ISO 14001
• Coordinate proper safety permitting and provides control of shutdowns, startups, and building services in support of building projects
• Implementing, creating, updating, revising SAP related documents including PM's, Maintenance Inventory for MRO, Completion of Production Orders in SAP.
• Initiate purchases for the Maintenance Department including replacement parts, new parts, spare parts, equipment, and services in coordination with the requestor, CTC Purchasing, and the seller.
• Coordinate the periodic (annual, monthly, etc.) visits and services provided by outside vendors, OEM's, suppliers, service providers, etc.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Support facilities and project management
• Support Corozen / 6S activities.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Proactively search, log, and stage equipment for minimal downtime during repairs
• Proactively search and provide OEM part numbers for rapid ordering of spares
• Perform daily rounds of all equipment interacting with operators to proactively prevent unplanned breakdowns
• Possess multiple skills in the areas of fluid power, manufacturing processes, electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with peers
• Possess a deep understanding of Ethernet communication, Siemens PLC/HMI, and Lenze VFD
• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations
• Possess broad-based knowledge in order to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems that relate to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.
• Electro-mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge in the areas of computers and electronics which relates to circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer software and hardware
• Mechanical knowledge concerning machines and tools. It includes design, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

You will be successful if you believe in our values:

• Respect and encourage others
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Use of the most up to date technology

Industry-Leading Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off annually
• 10 paid holidays
• Employer 401K and HSA Match
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability insurance and life insurance
• Free SC YMCA membership

If this is you, come join our team where we strive to continuously improve both products and processes with a mix of passion and pragmatism, utilizing our pioneering spirit in an entrepreneurial culture bringing unique offers to market.