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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Automation Technician located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Automation Technician role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).
Schedule: First Shift of 06:00AM through 02:30PM, Monday through Friday.
What a typical day looks like:
Analyze reject, downtime, vision data and operator input to actively identify causes of yield/productivity loss
Perform complex/precise mechanical adjustments and troubleshoot precision mechanisms/devices to maintain optimal line performance
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex systems, including precision mechanical cam driven motions, rotary & linear servos, pneumatic actuators and a wide variety of sensors/measuring devices
Respond to machine alarms as they occur, identify the root cause, correct as needed
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vacuum systems and return to serviceability
Repair and maintain electrical controls on molding, assembly and packaging machines
Repair pick and place tooling, mechanical systems, and controls, calibrate and adjust pick/place points
Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
Rebuild and repair critical devices and components
Assist automation team in validation and Measurement System Analysis of automated systems
Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers
Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method
Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Strong experience in preventive maintenance
Minimum 2-year experience working in manufacturing operations as an automation technician/ field service technician/ Equipment maintenance technician or related experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems/devices.
Working knowledge of electrical and control systems/devices
Understanding of PLCs, I/O and logic
Understanding of automated manufacturing principles and techniques
Strong awareness of safety
Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
Ability to monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, management, peers, and direct reports
The preferred experience we are looking for:
Experience with high-volume manufacturing of medical device, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, automotive, or electronics applications
Knowledge of electrical and control systems
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
Life Insurance
Matching 401K
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee discounts at local retailers
FL75
AA01
Job Category
Production Engineering
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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