Automation Technician

Searching for an Automation Technician who will maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems in a safe, clean, and air-conditioned environment. We match your 401k contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6%. We have a 40-year relationship with our customer/owner, Coca-Cola. If you value a company with a solid history and a small business/family feel, where safety is truly the priority, please read on... 

 Job Description

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned automation, robotics and control panels.
• Perform troubleshooting of assigned out-of-service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in automation, controls and robotics.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Partner with engineering on commissioning of new controls systems.
• Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness. Perform building project work as assigned.
• Prepare requisitions and assist with parts ordering process as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards.

• 3 - 5 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics (Fanuc, Yaskawa, etc.), PLC troubleshooting/programming, communications protocols (Profi, DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP etc.).
• Advanced understanding of PLCs and automated processes.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams. In depth experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs etc. to include programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to safely use electrical multimeter to measure AC/DC voltage, continuity, and resistance.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical (including 480V motor circuits), and software principles.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, follow-through, judgment, and common sense. 
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent preferred.

 About us:

Our Tolleson, Arizona location is a fast-paced operation with state-of-the-art plastics manufacturing equipment, including 13 injection molding presses, 4 blow molding machines, 2 compression-mold closure line, and a laser-guided warehousing system. Western Container may not be a household name, but our bottles can be found in nearly every household west of the Mississippi. Our company was founded by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers over 40 years ago and since then we have become the premier manufacturer of plastic beverage bottles for the Coca-Cola bottling industry, supplying over 5 billion bottles and preforms annually. Western Container is a very fast-paced operation and we pride ourselves on our clean and safe environment.

We offer:

• Excellent health care benefit package
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
• Generous Paid-Time-Off program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Bonus
• Education reimbursement