Description:
- The primary job function consists of the maintenance and repair of all mechanicals, electrical and electronic components of the automation and assist with the auxiliary equipment.
- This will include, rebuilds, general inspections and Preventative maintenance.
- Other duties include diagnose, repair, and/or replace electrical components as necessary.
- Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.
- Maintain an understanding of the latest state of the art control systems.
- Will also assist the shift Operator RTF Mechanics by performing repairs on mechanical systems when needed.
- Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting robotics/automation.
- Will need to be qualified to do live dead live checks
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Responsibilities
Job Duties of an Automation Technician:
- Electrical duties: performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, e-stop circuitry, and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactiv’s “Electrical Safety Program”, read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification, understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application, AC/DC drives, PLC, basic motor control circuits
- Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems, to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives, PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.
- Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automation equipment
- Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a manufacturing/production environment
- Perform maintenance, set-up, and PM on automation equipment in Injection Molding department
- On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed on help chains for automation equipment
- Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties
- Mechanical duties: clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed, examine mechanical equipment to diagnose and repair problems, disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment/devices including motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc., read mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment, read and interpret PI&D drawings
- Will assist with the training of other employees and developing training aids
- Utilize mandatory safety equipment; executes duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all safety rules and regulations
- Assists maintenance and production staff as needed
- Other duties may be assigned as needed