Automation Technician

Job description

Automation Technician The Automation Technician is responsible for serving as a plant resource for line improvements, line automation, realignment of product flow equipment and machinery in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance. Performance Expectations: - Work with manufacturing engineer, project engineers, and program managers, set up personnel and maintenance departments to reduce costs and remove non-value added material from productions lines. - Work with program managers and project engineers at the APQP stage of a program start-up. - Plan assigned work in an efficient method to minimize machine downtime while ensuring employee safety is maintained. - Troubleshoot process automation problems. - Perform regular housekeeping duties. - Work within QS9000 procedures and requirements. - Work with engineering following PPAP approval in resolving non-value added processes. - Work in design stage of processes both for start-up and current production projects. - Assign work tasks where applicable to co-worker(s). - Ensure work is performed in a manner that minimizes downtime. - Ensure all new and rebuild equipment has all features required by CSA, OSHA, and Electrical Safety Co...