Production Automation Technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance maintenance processes within ECU production assembly lines. This role involves monitoring key performance indicators, supporting and training maintenance staff, and leading improvement projects aimed at defect reduction. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical and mechanical experience, alongside exceptional troubleshooting skills and a keen attention to detail. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will significantly impact operational excellence and efficiency. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to learn and grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn, enjoys teamwork, and has strong troubleshooting ability.
• Proven leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and sustain critical KPI for ECU production assembly lines.
• Assist with defect reduction activities and support maintenance staff.

Skills

Electrical Experience

Mechanical Experience

Attention to Detail

Organization Skills

Time Management

Prioritization Skills

Troubleshooting Ability

Education

2 Year Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PLC/HMI Systems

Robotics

Vision Systems

Job description

Description

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for monitoring and sustaining critical KPI for ECU production assembly lines, analyzing maintenance skill sets, developing/executing training, and mentoring maintenance staff. Focusing on improving maintenance troubleshooting and execution.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with defect reduction activities
2. Maintenance staff support and training
3. Improvement projects
4. Root cause/countermeasure activities

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would be motivated to learn and enjoy teamwork, have electrical and mechanical experience, strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, time management skills, prioritization skills, and strong troubleshooting ability.

Proven ability to lead and give directions for troubleshooting and getting to the root cause of equipment failure.

Knowledge of PC’s and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Etc.).

2 Year technical degree and work-related experience.

Beneficial:

• Advanced Knowledge/experience of PLC/HMI (Keyence, Allen Bradley, Etc.)
• Advanced Knowledge/experience with robotics (Fanuc, Yamaha, Etc.)
• Advanced Knowledge/experience vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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