Job-ID: 17712 ; Location(s): Mantua OH
Job Description Summary
The Automation Technician I is responsible for ensuring automation machines and processes operate at peak levels of quality and efficiency; performing preventative maintenance, driving improvements through continuous improvement processes; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and experience.
What You'll Do:
Leadership
Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
Develop, implement, and maintain training procedures.
Train and develop other team members. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.
Production
Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
Relieves operators and fills in as needed.
Create and maintain set-up and parameter records for each machine and product produced
Create and maintain autonomous maintenance plans
Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
Respond to, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment alarms and faults.
Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
Perform PMs on all automation equipment
Ensures efficient production to help meet the achievement of production KPIs.
Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
Possess technical knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab and quality equipment, etc.
Continuous Improvement
Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.
Tooling
Possess technical knowledge of tooling used in automation processes. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling, engineering, quality and leadership support teams as needed.
Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.
Administrative
Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
Help maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.
Utilize maintenance software for record keeping and processing maintenance tasks related to automation equipment
Quality
Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
Update and maintain necessary documentation.
Ensure company quality standards are met
Cleaning and Area Upkeep
Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
Perform the daily 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage workstations and production areas.
Other
Attend operational and safety meetings as required.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
May be required to work different shifts
May require travel, including international, up to 20% of the time.
What We're Looking For:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
Ability to comply with quality system procedures
Proficient in MS Office suite
Experience in SAP
Good organizational skills
Ability to work with little supervision
Good communication skills
Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to…