Automation Technician - 3rd shift

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup on the production floor in New Albany, Ohio seeks an Automation Technician to keep automated equipment running and minimize downtime.

You will perform part-to-part changeovers, fix jams, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/pneumatic issues, adjust robots, document changes for Manufacturing Engineering, and maintain spare parts inventory.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine changeovers between parts/job-to-job.
• Clear machine jams as needed.
• Clean machines and perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot product issues on metal and plastic.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
• Fabricate items to adapt bowls, tracks, fixtures and tooling.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues: sensors, relays, PLCs.
• Adjust robot positions, jogs, and troubleshoot errors.
• Document all changes to machines/fixtures.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all machine subsystems.
• Document equipment history in Syteline/Directline.
• Communicate shift status to team and supervisor.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This production floor position is responsible for maintaining continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying system components on automated process equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -

• Perform machine changeovers from part-to-part/job-to-job.
• Clear machine jams as needed.
• Clean machine as needed/ perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot machine product issues (metal and plastic), adjusting where necessary.
• Troubleshoot machine related mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, adjusting where necessary.
• Able to adjust and fabricate items needed to adapt bowl feeding systems, tracks, fixtures, and tooling to make a good product at designated rates. Providing feedback or receive guidance from the Automation Technician Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer as needed.
• Able to diagnose and repair electrical issues including sensors, relays, servo systems, motor controls, and PLCs.
• Able to adjust robot positions, coordinate types, jog, and troubleshoot errors.
• Document all changes made to machines, fixtures or tooling made through installation, debug or normal operation as required by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain inventory for spare parts.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance actions on all machine systems and machine subsystems as needed.
• Document equipment history through Syteline and Directline.
• Communicate with the production shift personnel, Automation Technician Supervisor, Automation technician on the current shift and off shifts. Communication to include, but not be limited to the shift status on issues and performance for all machines.