Senior Automation Setup Tech

EJ

Americas

Job Description – DRAFT COPY

 

Job Title:              Senior Machine/Automation Technician

Department:         Finishing

Reports To:          Machines/Shipping Superintendent

FLSA Status:        Salaried Non-Exempt

Updated on:         3. 9.2026

 

Generous Benefit Package that includes:  Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ:  We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

 

Location:  Elmira, MI

 

SUMMARY

Responsible for generating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating automated grinding and machining station programming for the Finishing Department. In addition, the Senior Automated Machining Technician will assist with all phases of new equipment selection, testing and commissioning.  Will also assist with overseeing Machine/Automation Technicians.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Programs multiple machines using Fanuc, Beckhoff or other M/G code operating systems.
• Verifies and audits setups on vertical lathe and automated grinding equipment.
• Creates and updates setup sheets and required visual aids.
• Maintains and updates programs on the equipment and server directory.
• Conduct insert/tooling, grinding wheel trials and evaluations with leader/supervisor.
• Resolve discrepancies and assist in developing solutions to improve manufacturing methods and optimize cycle times.
• Review blueprints and engineering specifications to determine correct machining process.
• Assist in the development & manufacture of fixturing.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferred; or two year technical degree and two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Key capabilities include M/G code programming. Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing experience helpful.

• Must have experience running a CNC machine.
• Must have experience with Blueprint reading, G-Code Reading, and perform quality auditing and checking.
• Experience with Calipers, Micrometers, tape measure and other quality measurement tools
• Other attributes should include Self- directed requiring minimal supervision, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Doosan, Bullard Vertical Lathes, automated grinding cells, Fanuc and Beckhoff controls a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reason