Automation Technician
Silgan Dispensing Systems
Macedonia, OH
- $21 to $27 Hourly
- Full-Time
**Job Description:
**Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, preforming program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross-functional team that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members of Silgan.
**Job Responsibilities:
- Installation, start-up, and maintenance of high-volume automated production machinery.
- Ability to understand, trouble shoot and correct automation issues with Programmable Logic Controllers and Peripheral Interface Devices.
- Knowledge of PLC Programming and how it relates to the design and control of automated equipment.
- Ability to perform changeovers on auxiliary equipment when needed.
- Assists struggling co-workers, will fill in where needed without being asked.
- Crossed trained in other multiple job functions, to help create bench strengths in other areas.
- Displays personal accountability, recognizes problems, and responds accordingly.
- Always goes above and beyond, stays above the line, and works as a lift for fellow co-workers.
- Adhere to current and future company standards for conducting work and safety inspections of equipment.
- Work safely and in a manner consistent with all OSHA and internal safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Education/ Previous Experience:
- 3 years maintenance and/or automation work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with PLC's & panel building
- Experience with robotics and setting up/modifying programs
- Experience with general electronics, mechanics, and pneumatics
- Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve electrical and mechanical issues
- Ability to troubleshoot and re-concept mechanisms
- Positive attitude, strong/safe work ethic, and strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
- Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs
- Ability to work independently and be proactive
- Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.
**Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to lift and or move weights up to 35 lbs.
- Use of Personal protective equipment on the production floor (PPE)
- Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.
Salary info:
$21 - $27 / hr
Address
Silgan Dispensing Systems
1244 E. Highland Road
Macedonia, OH
44056
USA
Industry
Manufacturing
Posted date
May 12, 2024
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