Automation Technician- 2nd shift

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and support industrial machinery. The successful candidate will perform repairs, evaluate equipment failures, and ensure safety regulations. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in plant mechanics, along with stick welding and electrical experience is required. This role may involve overtime to complete tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of plant mechanic experience required.
• Willingness to put in overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electromechanical machines.
• Evaluate equipment failures for root cause.
• Maintain a safe, clean working area.

Skills

Plant mechanic experience

Stick welding/fabrication

Electrical experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

The Automation Technician position will support Sojo’s industrial machinery as well as warehouse maintenance. This includes performing preventative maintenance and routine troubleshooting on equipment and general facility maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs (M&R) on electromechanical packaging machines, air compressors, tray formers and other related equipment.
• Evaluate equipment failures for root cause and work with manager and coworkers to find better improvements for equipment.
• Install modifications to equipment as instructed by manager.
• Follow PM schedules and procedures, recording all relevant information.
• Install replacement and upgraded equipment on machines.
• Lubricate, clean and service equipment.
• Maintain M&R records as directed.
• Maintains a safe, clean working area.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of plant mechanic experience required.
• Stick welding/fabrication experience required
• Electrical experience
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, ex: OSHA, MSHA
• Forklift certified a plus
• Willingness to put in overtime when necessary to complete a task.
• Ability to work independently/with minimal supervision.
• Possess a sense of urgency and ownership.