Automation Technician - 1st Shift

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As a driver of innovation, Viega is one of the most important technology leaders in the installation industry. We develop intelligent systems and integrated digital solutions. Quality is incorporated into everything we do. We believe that this is about much more than supplying pipelines. We turn spaces into living rooms:
More comfortable. More intelligent. More secure. More sustainable.

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McPherson KS

The Automation Technician is responsible for ensuring machines and processes are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency,performing preventative maintenance, and 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.

• Monitor machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieve 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.
• Make minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Respond to, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment alarms and faults.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Perform PMs on all automation equipment.
• Ensure efficient production to help meet production KPIs.
• Possess 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.
• Drive improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggest equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drive 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…