Part-Time Automation Technician - Weekends PM

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Setup of automation presses or assembly machines. 

• Set up and debug new automation as needed.  Make samples for new items/customers. 

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment. 

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork.  Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance. 

• Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update. 

• Clean automation equipment and areas. 

• Replace worn equipment. 

• Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as part of a team. 

• Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections. 

• Write order requests for replenishment of inventory. 

• Maintain daily electronic log for each piece of equipment. Document equipment specifications. 

• Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status. 

• Assist with training new operators. 

• Assist mold techs with emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines. 

• Support production with an on-call status, authorized for rotating scheduled overtime on weekends. 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED Required; Vocational Degree preferred 

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. 

• Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems; sonic welding and injection molding preferred. 

• Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed (employee will be paid for his/her time). 

• Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability. 

• Able to read electrical schematics. 

• Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and Authorized Lockout/Tagout Procedures. 

• Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet. 

• Possess strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has good attendance and works successfully in team settings. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Possess dexterity and flexibility to allow for work around various machines that require crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing. Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours). 

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds sporadically.