Automation Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

This position will manage and support daily equipment projects related to current production automated equipment. Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing locations. Responsibilities heavily emphasize quick responses to production demand for equipment troubleshooting and repair. Capable of managing multiple projects while balancing daily task completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Automation Engineering Technician shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

· Effectively manage activities with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, timing, and budget allowances of the project.

· Response to production floor calls.

· Develop robust, effective solutions to production needs on equipment timely

· Work with Procurement and OEMs to properly aid in installation, and validation of capital equipment.

· Be the primary mechanical contact for the plant level issues on secondary equipment and tools.

· Direct and manage activities of plant staff and external contractors to safely execute the project.

· Support productivity and cost reduction projects. Assist with the implementation of best practices.

· Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant staff to develop projects for improvements with mutually agreeable implementation plans to meet cost and timing criteria for continual internal improvement and customer quality enhancement

· Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.

· Understand plant infrastructure, molding machines and related equipment, as well as requirements for changes and upgrades to improve safety, quality, and overall efficiency.

· Analyze the business, performance, and cost capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, equipment, tooling, workflow, and vendors.

· Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.

· Publish weekly project status reports outlining project status and issues.

· Develop and manage task lists, timelines and resources for completion of projects.

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 Experience

Experience in a mechanical, technical or Engineering field.

General Requirements

· Previous experience and knowledge of automation including automated equipment such as, single-step, 2-step, extrusion blow mold machines, packaging equipment, and downstream equipment a plus.

· Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate technical information and complete project assignments on time within approved budgets.

· Knowledge of project management processes, tools, and techniques.

· Strong communication and people skills

· Analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Knowledge of sensors, cylinders, proxes, torquing tools, and other mechanical equipment.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The associate is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are typical to standard office and manufacturing floor settings with moderate noise levels and high level of activity. The work will mostly be in a manufacturing environment with occasional work in a climate-controlled environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Company DescriptionCreative Liquid Coatings is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer with processes in Injection Molding, Chrome Plating, and Painting of interior & exterior automotive components.

With machines ranging in size from 100 Tons to 5000 Tons, we are equipped to handle your injection molding needs. We process an array of performance materials from commodity grades to custom blends and engineered thermoplastic resins.

Company Description

Creative Liquid Coatings is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer with processes in Injection Molding, Chrome Plating, and Painting of interior & exterior automotive components. \r\n\r\nWith machines ranging in size from 100 Tons to 5000 Tons, we are equipped to handle your injection molding needs. We process an array of performance materials from commodity grades to custom blends and engineered thermoplastic resins.