Automation Technician 1-2

Automation Technician 1-2 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7119 | JOB GRADE: 11

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to build, install and maintain simple machinery and machining systems. The incumbent must be able to follow general machine shop practices while working under close supervision.  

Essential Duties:

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
• Build, install and repair simple automation packages, i.e. electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and gage systems, for control of machine or machine process according to instructions
• Recommend operating software or write simple software for devices used, i.e. relay ladder logic
• Provide supervisor with list of parts needed to be ordered; assemble necessary parts for machine or system; 
• Test machine or machine system and de-bugs as necessary to ensure proper logical sequence of all functions
• Analyze machine and system failure to determine where problem areas exist; develop and implement corrective action, if necessary
• Instruct individuals in proper operation, set-up maintenance and repair of the machine or system
• Maintain written documentation of entire automated system (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic), provide hard-copy of documentation for reference 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, Technical degree, Trade school education preferred
• Two years of automation technician experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs without assistance
• Manual dexterity and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of JIC, NEC, NFPA, standards and codes
• Ability to produce sketches and perform basic board drafting
• Knowledge of electronics, PLC’s, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, and cylinder operation and repair
• Knowledge of light and heavy manufacturing machine repair methods and technology
• Knowledge of shop mathematics
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicles such as pick-up truck and forklift
• Ability to utilize computerized drafting equipment to draw machine components and systems preferred
• Ability to convey electrical, electronic and mechanical logic as well as complex drawings, specifications and formulas preferred
• Ability to use a wide variety of precision and complex  instruments preferred

 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, chips and coolants from the operation of machine tools and the assembly of machines and equipment.  Normal working position is standing or walking through the plant.  Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed. May work from a ladder, platform, scaffold inside or outside of the plant,