** Automation Control Technician

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and operating automated systems and machinery within a production environment.
• Ensure that all equipment functions correctly, perform basic troubleshooting, and adjust as necessary to maintain production quality and efficiency.
• Start up, monitor, and shut down automated equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to achieve the desired production output and product quality.
• Operate control systems, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), to control automated processes.
• Continuously monitor the performance of automated machinery, identifying and addressing any issues that arise.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and make minor repairs or adjustments to resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Notify maintenance technicians or engineers of any significant issues that require more advanced troubleshooting or repairs.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections of products coming off the automated line to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Make adjustments to processes or equipment as needed to maintain quality and consistency.
• Record and report any deviations from quality standards.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections of products coming off the automated line to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Make adjustments to processes or equipment as needed to maintain quality and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records of production outputs, machine settings, and any issues encountered during operation.
• Complete daily production logs and other required documentation.
• Report production data and machine performance to supervisors or engineers.
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other operators to ensure the smooth operation of automated systems.
• Provide feedback on equipment performance and suggest improvements to enhance productivity or quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production status and any issues.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

? Perform tests on the development and production projects

? Keep laboratory equipment in working order

? Maintain Laboratory gages in calibration and keep appropriate records

? Analyze, repair question, return products and prepare reports

? Work on new and existing product designs

Requirements

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess general knowledge of laboratory equipment and accepted procedures.
• Ability to work independently in completing tests and reports.

Physical/Mental Essential Functions:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and manuals 
• Ability to interact / communicate effectively with customers, employees, and external personal 
• Ability to identify, communicate, and help prevent potential problems 
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail 
• Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences 
• Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet frequent project deadlines
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to reach above shoulders
• Ability to walk back and forward thought-out facility
• Ability to use ladder / step stool
• Ability to kneel, climb, and / or squat
• Ability to control operation of hand or foot
• Ability to lift / carry up to 10 pounds