Sr Automated Line Technician

Shift - B SHIFT: SUN - TUE 5:30 PM - 5:30 AM, WED 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines. Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives. Partner in efforts to trouble shoot a section of the machine and or automated production line. Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods. Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line. Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, frequently interacting with external partners and vendors.

 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under limited supervision, applies considerable complex knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment.

• Have strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.

• Experienced in troubleshooting advanced automated processes, assembly and packaging electro-mechanical systems.

• Leads assigned production line preventive maintenance tasks on automated production equipment to include packaging electro-mechanical systems, vision/barcode systems and inline print systems.

• Verifies proper machine operation after preventive maintenance procedures are completed.

• Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional and safe to operate.

• Shares operational and troubleshooting knowledge of automated production equipment with other team members based on experience and knowledge.

• Repair or replace defective parts. Installs special function and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and cleans parts.

• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. Ability to weld when necessary.  

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as rotors, conveyors, and programmable controllers meeting current NEC code.

• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.  

• Ability to program frequency drives, controllers, etc. when required.

• May interface directly with Solutions Maintenance team members to identify and implement repair actions on non-working equipment.

• Collaborates with Solutions Maintenance team members and Materials team members for allocation, procurement, inventory counts and use of assigned production line spare parts

• Debugs manual and automatic sequence to determine root cause of problems in production equipment.

• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.

• Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement.

• Assist with validation of equipment and methods.

• Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining facility safety and EHS programs for assigned area

• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.

• May escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Be available to work any shift as production downtime and work assignments dictate.  

• May act as an informal team leader and provides assistance to other technicians with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment charac