Automation Technician

Description

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Troubleshooting and repairs production equipment by using analytical techniques for finding the root problem and making the proper corrections. Requires an in-depth understanding of the equipment and how it operates, along with the following of the equipment manuals.
• Know and follow equipment specifications including inspecting drives, motors, belts, checking fluid levels, and performing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Properly identify and repair all electrical issues on both equipment and facility while creating a safe working environment for both you and the surrounding associates by following NFPA standards along with the correct usage of supplied PPE.
• Utilize mechanic and electrical tools and meters for performing above average work standards within role.
• Utilize the manlift equipment and assist others in order to perform duties at the ceiling of the Distribution Center environment.
• Direct seasonal maintenance helpers on different facility and equipment repairs and projects along with being able to relay detailed feedback of those tasks to the supervisor.
• Able to manage multiple tasks while making professional decisions to reduce downtime while keeping safety as the highest priority.
• Maintain daily inspection logs and reports of all daily work including project and assigned work order status, and material and equipment parts usage.
• Help ensure proper sanitation and reducing possible problems involved with disassembling and assembling of production equipment.

• High School diploma or equivalent along with some technical maintenance skill training.
• Basic electrical knowledge in 480/3 wiring specification along with equipment control devises including frequency drives and PLC operations.
• Able to use all hand tools, all standard power tools for metal and wood working, machining tools including mills, taps, and dies, measuring devices including calipers and micrometers, welding equipment, and electrical measuring tools including multi-meters and megohmmeter voltage meters.
• Should be able to read and understand building blueprints, ladder logic, electrical schematics, and working drawings.
• The ability to operate welding equipment including acetylene torches, plasma cutters, mig, tig, and arc welders would be a plus.
• Will be required to complete company training of forklift operations, Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash boundaries, hot work permits, and food safety practices.
• Training in Chemical Hazard Communication, Confined Space Awareness, and Food Safety Practices are a plus.
• Maintenance personnel are required to provide their own basic hand tools (standard size wrenches and sockets, screw drivers, pliers, tape measure, etc.)
• All power, specialty, and large tools will be provided by the company for the department use.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

SKILLS:

• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or…