Automation Technician - Entry Level

The E&I technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. This position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The E&I technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Key Responsibilities:

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

- Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.

- Plans and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.

- Installs, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.

- Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

- Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

- Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.

- Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.

Competencies:

- Technical Capacity.

- Computer literacy

- Problem Solving/Analysis.

- Decision Making.

- Learning Orientation.

- Teamwork Orientation.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the manufacturing plant. The noise level in the work environment in the manufacturing plant can be loud. This position is occasionally performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

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. When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications:

- Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.

- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent