Automation & Controls Technician (Injection Molding)

CooperVision; Village of Scottsville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

CooperVision is seeking a maintenance technician to perform electro-mechanical and control activities in support of injection molding equipment and downstream automated manufacturing. Responsibilities include set-up, build, and repair of equipment.

The role requires troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and process issues; connect to PLCs, maintain control systems, read schematics, and provide coaching to operators. Travel may be involved up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical school preferred; or three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program, military program or trade school with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley) and CNC in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical and process issues.
• Connect to PLCs to troubleshoot automated equipment failures.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems for automation cells.
• Interpret schematics, prints and drawings to install, maintain and repair equipment.
• Provide updates to electrical and mechanical drawings to sustain accurate prints.
• Offer coaching and training for maintenance technicians and operators.

Skills

PLC & CNC experience

Electro-mechanical

Machinist / Electrician

Machine shop (Lathe & Mill)

Communication skills

SOP & Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical school

Apprenticeship / military / trade school (3 years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CooperVision is seeking a maintenance technician to perform electro-mechanical and control activities in support of injection molding equipment and downstream automated manufacturing. Responsibilities include set-up, build, and repair of equipment.

The role requires troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and process issues; connect to PLCs, maintain control systems, read schematics, and provide coaching to operators. Travel may be involved up to 5%.