OH - Automation Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

The Automation Technician I is responsible for ensuring automation machines and processes operate at peak levels of quality and efficiency; performing preventative maintenance, driving improvements through continuous improvement processes; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and experience.

• Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop other team members. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieves operators and fills in as needed.
• Create and maintain set-up and parameter records for each machine and product produced
• Create and maintain autonomous maintenance plans
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Respond to, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment alarms and faults.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Perform PMs on all automation equipment
• Ensures efficient production to help meet the achievement of production KPIs.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Possess technical knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab and quality equipment, etc.

• Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

• Possess technical knowledge of tooling used in automation processes. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling, engineering, quality and leadership support teams as needed.
• Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.

• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
• Helps maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.
• Utilize maintenance software for record keeping and processing maintenance tasks related to automation equipment

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation.
• Ensure company quality standards are met

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform the daily 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage workstations and production areas.

• Attends operational and safety meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• May be required to work different shifts
• May require travel, including international, up to 20% of the time.

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while…