Automation Tech III

Silgan Dispensing Systems; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems in North Smithfield, RI, is seeking an Automation Technician III to support installation, setup, repair, and maintenance of automation in an injection molding environment.

The role requires guiding junior technicians, understanding robotics and automated cells, and diagnosing electrical/mechanical issues across product lines. Strong training in PLC, vision systems, and fabrication is expected.

Qualifications

• Vocational school certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems in automated equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced AC and DC electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install automation equipment per engineering requirements and guide junior technicians.
• Set up and change over automation in cells or standalone equipment.
• Repair and troubleshoot automation equipment and diagnose electrical/mechanical issues.
• Explain inputs/outputs and PLC logic; train others in robot and vision system basics.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC systems

Education

Vocational certificate or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Automation Technician III (3) will work as a team member to support automation installation, setup, repair, and maintenance in a fast paced injection molding environment. Automation Technician III is an experienced automation technical position that will be expected to have a complete understanding of operation, repair and maintenance of robotics, secondary automated operations and any support equipment assigned. Can guide and train junior Automation Technicians in the daily tasks.

FUNCTIONS

Install: Assure automation runs to expected requirements set by engineering and operations management. Tech III will guide and train junior technicians in installation and setups of the automation equipment. Can following instructions from senior automation personnel with minimal guidance.
Setup and change over automation in cells or standalone. Position is required to teach the setup of robotics, automation cells and standalone automation equipment to junior personnel. Be able to follow and give instructions both verbal and written for equipment changeover for several product lines.
Repair and troubleshooting skills will be expected. Have an in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronics for guiding in the diagnosis of machine trouble. Have in-depth understanding of multi-meter, electrical testing devices and thermal testing equipment. Be able to explain to junior technicians, inputs, outputs, and PLC logic. Be able to upload, backup, and troubleshoot PLC programs. Competence to train personnel in vision system basics and make basic program change. Be able to train personnel in fabrication. Utilize a variety of equipment such as hand held, vertical and band saws, milling machines, lathes and assorted grinders. Have the ability to guide junior personnel in the utilization of shears and breaks used in the forming of metal and fastening techniques including screws, threaded inserts. Have the ability to explain mechanical repair to junior personnel and suggest to senior automation personnel concepts for repair, modification or revisions to automation or robotics. Have the ability to set vibratory action of parts and proper setup and adjustment of vibratory bowls and train others in the same. Maintains a safe, neat and orderly cGMP work environment. Oversees general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. Ability to lift 50 pounds, work over time as required and perform other duties or requirements at managers discretion.

Requirements

• Vocational school certificate or equivalent experience
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems in automated equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced AC and DC electrical systems

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.