Automation Technician I: Reliability & Troubleshooting Pro

Greiner Bio-One Americas; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greiner Bio-One Americas seeks an experienced Maintenance/Automation Technician to sustain and improve machine reliability in a high-volume Monroe, NC manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems; perform root-cause analyses; read schematics; and train plant staff as a Subject Matter Expert. Associate degree in Automation/Electronics/Mechatronics with 5+ years in manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• Associates in Automation Technology / Electronics / Mechatronics; 5 years direct manufacturing experience preferred.
• Analytical skills to identify reliability issues in complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving capability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Clear communication of technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail for accuracy in maintenance and testing.
• Experience with PLC/Bus systems troubleshooting; Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred.
• Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing; preferred.
• Knowledge of high-speed camera inspection systems; preferred.
• Knowledge of high-speed labeling systems; preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and safety/quality orientation.
• Adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliability & work planning metrics/KPIs to improve or sustain machine performance.
• Provide technical support on equipment reliability initiatives and metrics.
• Coordinate investigations of equipment-related performance incidents.
• Diagnose and rectify maintenance issues; troubleshoot and resolve deficiencies with mechanical, pneumatic, sensors, control systems, and I/O devices.
• Perform root cause analysis for machine performance issues.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks for dosage equipment.
• Read electrical drawings and perform electrical/electronic/automation/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Inventory control of spare parts; project development and scheduled maintenance execution.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Equipment sequencing and effective troubleshooting.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment and relationships.
• Promote a safe work environment using safety equipment and Lock Out Tag Out and other quality processes.
• Coordinate with production for downtime/stoppages of assembly lines for repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct training as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on core machine mechanical, pneumatic, automation, control systems, and operation functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates in Automation Technology / Electronics / Mechatronics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

PLC/Bus system troubleshooting

High-speed camera inspection system

High-speed labeling systems

Job description

Greiner Bio-One Americas seeks an experienced Maintenance/Automation Technician to sustain and improve machine reliability in a high-volume Monroe, NC manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems; perform root-cause analyses; read schematics; and train plant staff as a Subject Matter Expert. Associate degree in Automation/Electronics/Mechatronics with 5+ years in manufacturing is required.