Washington, NC, 27889, USA
3 days ago
Automation Technician
**Job Description:** **Duties & Responsibilities:** + 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. + Evaluate equipment and recommend improvement to increase efficiency. + Participate and execute special projects, including critical spare parts, kanban, etc. + Assist quality team 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. + 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 (12 hours). + Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly throughout shift and up to 50 pounds sporadically. **Compensation Information:** $35- $40/hr
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