Automation Technician III, Manufacturing (3rd Shift)

Cintrifuse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cin​trifuse is seeking an Automation Technician for onsite 3rd shift in Cincinnati. You will set up, troubleshoot, and repair automated assembly equipment, ensuring safe operation and adherence to cGMP and 5S standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with a technical certificate and 6+ years in automated assembly involving mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with technical certificate or equivalent
• 6+ years’ experience in automated assembly including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components
• Experience with SAP or similar electronic systems
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls (PLC, servo drive, HMI), pneumatics, and robotics
• Ability to troubleshoot vision systems
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings and schematics

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is set up and operates safely
• Maintain equipment in line with cGMP and 5S standards
• Comply with PPE requirements and coach others
• Coordinate production/automation issues with next shift
• Communicate daily assembly issues to Supervisor
• Escalate and document malfunctions per guidelines
• Postproduction to ERP and update logs
• Provide input to engineering on machine improvements
• Communicate technical information to technicians and engineers
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting on assembly automation equipment
• Make mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic repairs
• Conduct equipment failure analysis and preventative maintenance
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and recommend corrective actions
• Use industrial controls software to troubleshoot equipment
• Set up assembly lines and assist in production runs
• Assist in installing new automated equipment and relocating equipment
• Maintain accurate and compliant reports of activities
• Cover duties of Manufacturing Assembly Technician as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Participate in Shift-to-shift hand-off and dashboard reviews
• Train less experienced personnel and ensure documentation practices meet cgMP

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial PLCs

Servo drives

HMI

Pneumatics

Robotics

Electrical diagrams

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED and technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

Shift: 3rd Shift (M-F 10:00PM-6:30AM EST)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED, and technical certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ years’ experience in automated assembly including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components

Preferred:

• Proven experience with SAP or other similar electronic systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls (PLC, servo drive, HMI), pneumatics, and robotics
• Ability to troubleshoot vision systems
• Advanced ability to apply judgment to perform more difficult work where only general methods are available
• Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings and schematics
• Ability to independently adapt to changing priorities and resolve non-routine challenges
• Quickly adapts to a diverse array of changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities
• Strong ability to achieve productivity goals and targets to meet department goals with little to no guidance
• Ability to follow defined procedures, proactively respond and problem solve
• Demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and positively influence departmental outcomes
• Strong ability to stay focused on tasks, apply learned skills/training on the job, understand job responsibilities organize, compare, interpret data, analyze problems, and troubleshoot solutions with minimal guidance
• Work to acquire and develop new skills
• Understand current state and dynamics impacting work
• Exceptional ability to collaborate and maintain cooperative work relationships
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and positively influencing others
• Maintains professionalism, discretion, and effective communication when addressing sensitive issues
• Engages co-workers with the Enable Values in mind
• Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and consideration for others in workplace interactions
• Time management skills, the ability to use your time effectively or productively, at work
• Achieves department objectives with minimal supervision and independently prioritizes work

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach (including overhead) to access, set up, and troubleshoot equipment
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to use hand tools, precision instruments, and small components during equipment setup, troubleshooting, and repair
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 lbs. unassisted (parts, tooling, and equipment components)
• Near vision and color vision sufficient to troubleshoot vision systems, read technical documentation and schematics, and identify component defects
• Ability to wear required clean room gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of a shift
• Ability to work in close proximity to automated, robotic, and pneumatic equipment, following all lockout/tagout and equipment safety protocols
• Ability to work in a controlled clean room environment (temperature, humidity, and restricted personal items)
• Tolerance for moderate equipment noise, with use of hearing protection as required
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts
• Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures equipment is set up and operates in a safe manner
• Ensures that equipment is maintained in line with cGMP and 5S standards
• Complies with all PPE requirements and coaches and supports all employees’ adherence
• Communicate and coordinate production/automation issues with next shift automation
• Responsible for communicating daily assembly issues to direct Supervisor
• Escalates and documents any malfunctions or abnormalities per company guidelines
• Postproduction to enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and update logs as required
• Provides input to engineering staff on areas for machine improvements
• Communicates technical information to Automation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Team
• Performs a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on assembly automation equipment
• Makes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment
• Independently performs equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment
• Identifies root causes of recurring equipment issues and recommends corrective actions
• Utilize industrial controls software to troubleshoot automation equipment
• Sets up assembly lines and assists in operating production runs
• Assists in installing new automated equipment and in moving equipment to new locations
• Keep accurate and compliant reports of all activities performed on each piece of equipment
• Provides occasional coverage and performs the duties of a Manufacturing Assembly Technician
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position
• Maintains spare parts inventory
• Participates in Shift-to-shift hand-off and review of production performance utilizing dashboard(s)
• Enhances team efficiency by training and directing the training of less experienced personnel as designated by the direct Supervisor
• Ensures that documentation practices are in compliance with cGMP requirements