Automation Technician

Ring Container Technologies; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits after 30 days

Vacation time after 90 days

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Hanover, United States is seeking an Automation Technician responsible for performing preventative and predictive maintenance on all automation systems. The ideal candidate will design, program, troubleshoot, and enhance automated machinery.

Candidates should possess an Associate degree in technology or a related field and have a strong understanding of PLCs and robotics. Excellent benefits are offered, including a starting rate of $33/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Proficient with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on automation systems.
• Design and improve automated machinery.
• Repair electrical parts in systems.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in technology or related field

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Electronics

Job description

Job Overview

Clean, climate-controlled environment. State-of-the-art technology. Excellent benefits after 30 days. Vacation time after 90 days. Starting rate $33/hr.

Job Purpose

Responsible for performing preventative and predictive maintenance on all automation systems. The Automation technician will be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving automated machinery or computer systems.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all automation systems.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and improve automated machinery or computer systems.
• Repair electrical parts such as switches, motors, relays, or sensors.
• Create new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or enhance existing technologies.
• Create detailed drawings of machinery wiring or PLC architectures according to requirements provided by engineers.
• Test and install industrial controls, including computerized systems that monitor and handle operations like robots or automated production lines.
• Evaluate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve industrial networks.
• Maintain and repair industrial control systems and related devices, including PLCs, HMIs, distributed control systems, servos, drives, and robotic controllers.
• Participate individually or in cross-functional teams focused on relentless continuous improvement and problem solving activities throughout the company.
• May require traveling to other locations.
• Follow all established safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) for area assigned company policies and procedures and recognized practices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required.
• Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of automation.
• Monitor equipment downtime and operator reports and lead Root Cause Analysis initiatives to eliminate downtime or equipment variation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications

Associate degree in technology, electrical, electronics, electro‑mechanical, or certification in a similar technical area is preferred, or a minimum of three years related job experience.

Preferred knowledge/experience of PLCs, robotics, servos/VFDs, vision cameras/RFID scanners, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Must have and be able to demonstrate intermediate math skills.

Must have ability to read schematics and be able to use precision measuring/inspection equipment.

Interpersonal skills to provide training to team members and other department employees.

Abilities Required

• Technical aptitude: strong grasp of different technologies, software, and machinery.
• Analytical skills: understand and process complex information quickly to identify faults or inefficiencies.
• Problem-solving abilities: creatively and effectively draw on problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot issues and rectify them quickly.
• Self motivation and flexibility of job assignments.
• Communication skills: conveying information about the systems’ status, the problems identified, and the measures taken to fix them.

Physical Activity Required

• Climbing: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Crouching: bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: standing for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.
• Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.
• Lifting: raising objects from lower to higher positions or moving horizontally.
  • Up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Grasping: applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Feeling: perceiving attributes of objects by touching.
• Fingering: picking, pinching, or working primarily with fingers.
• Talking: exchanging ideas by spoken word.
• Hearing: perceiving sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz.
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of arms, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision: seeing small defects at close distances.
• Exertion: medium work force up to 50 pounds, 20 pounds, 10 pounds.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Extremely high temperatures above 100°F for periods longer than one hour.
• Noise and vibrations.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

Disclaimer

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.