Automation Tech (ENTRY LEVEL)

Below are additional duties and responsibilities:

• Support automated machinery production runs by solving technical issues.
• Responsible for training on assembly machines and robot set-ups.
• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and other machinery including but not limited to pad printers, sonic welders, heat stakers, and hot stampers.
• Identify unsafe equipment and ensure that equipment operates safely prior to line start up.
• Set up robots, EOAT, conveyors, degators, secondary equipment, etc.
• Operate automation cells and serve as the first line technical resource when troubleshooting problems with Process and Machinery.
• Assist in writing technical documentation to serve as training materials for future operators.
• Any other duties as assigned.

A qualified Automation Technician I candidate would fulfill these requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Completion or enrollment of an accredited two-year technical college program, or a four-year university program, in a related field of study is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in related field.
• Fork truck and Lock out Tag out Certification.
• Familiar working with conventional manufacturing equipment such as milling machines, lathes, saws, hand tools etc.
• Toolmaker/Machine Builder experience is a plus.

It is more of an entry-level automation role.