Automation Tech I 2nd Shift

Manufacturing

Permanent

Job Description

Support bringing the right people in the right place.

By creating desirable solutions and great experiences that enrich people’s daily lives and the health of our planet, we want to be a driving force in delivering enjoyable and sustainable living. We go to work every day determined to shape living for the better – for our customers and for the health of our planet.

For that, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community.

You will be based in our Anderson, SC location. This will start at 1:30 pm and end 10:00 pm Monday through Friday day depending on production needs.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Summary:

The Automation Technician is a skilled professional who designs, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots automated systems and equipment. They work with programmable logic controllers (PLC), human interfaces (HMI), and other technologies to optimize production processes and ensure systems run efficiently and reliably.

Your main tasks:

• Understanding of PLC principles, understanding of HMI
• Report issues to Maintenance Engineering of all findings (both new and existing processes). Provide technical support
• Initial and periodic review / editing (through Management of change, MOC program
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair automated equipment.
• Understands that performing job tasks in a safe manner is the highest priority.
• Understands company safety. Initiates and acts as facilitator on the floor to promote those initiatives.
• Create and maintain documentation for automated systems including schematics, manuals, and operating procedures as needed.
• Responsible for housekeeping and 5S in his or her respective area of work or areas as directed by the departmental supervisor.
• Completes preventative maintenance sheets issued by scheduler/planner, maintenance lead mechanic, supervisor or maintenance manager.
• Inspects plant equipment for proper working conditions and safe operation.
• Uses CMMS Maintenance System to document work order. Records all parts needed for repairs. Records all parts used for repairs.
• Reduce unplanned stoppages through effective Root Cause Analysis and keeps accurate record of downtime of plant equipment.
• Issues work requests for issues needing attention when equipment is down.
• Cultivate (through active participation in the team) an environment that helps to build and strengthen the team concept and sets the culture of that Zero Safety Incidents, Zero Quality Defects, and Zero Preventable Stoppages is achievable.
• Must wear safety glasses, metatarsal toe shoes (ESD-Composite toe, leather top) and hearing protection when in plant.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals blue prints and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Must possess an understanding of electronic and mechanical components to troubleshoot and repair.
• Complies with all OSHA safety and health regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with Managers,    supervisors, and peers.
• Experience maintaining a continuously operated chemical process.
• Experience with LOTO.
• 3 years minimum automation experience
• Computer interface experience (MS Suite, MI Software, SAP).
• Associate’s degree in maintenance technology and/ or technical trade certificate a plus.
• May be required to work weekends/shutdowns based on set up needs on these machines.
• Must be able to operate a computer and a tablet (iOS and android).
• Technical Engineering Degree or Mechatronics, or extensive Mechanical Maintenance experience
• 3 years’ experience performing industrial maintenance in a chemical plant setting.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift to 35 lbs-70lbs.
• Able to Walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend at waist, able reach above the shoulder level.

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment.
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services.
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks)<