Sr. Automation Technician - Marquee Staffing

Leading Manufacturing Company seeking to hire a new Sr. Automation Technician! 


To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, but do not define all job functions that may need to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), vision systems, and computer-controlled devices.
• Uses strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting production issues, while minimizing downtime. 
• Performs preventative maintenance, following written schedules and procedures. 
• Performs PLC and Human Machine Interface (HMI) troubleshooting using AB-Rockwell and Siemens software.
• Calibrates tank level transducers, differential pressures, temperature transducers, and flow meters. 
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on dispensing and unit dose packaging equipment.
• Assists with the assembly of mechanical device startups and complete systems according to blueprints and written/verbal specifications with minimal supervision.
• Communicates with vendors and order materials, machine components and parts. 
• Communicates with production management in regard to work-order and project statuses.
• Keeps records, schedules, and coordinates calibration services with production management as needed.
• Provide tasks and project status reports to Automation management.
• Generate and follow up Purchase Orders (PO’s) and Expenditure Request (ERF) as needed.
• Maintains and organizes spare parts inventory.
• Creates preventive maintenance programs to optimize and maintain equipment.
•  Creates Work Instructions (WI’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Trains production operators/ employees as appropriate for set-ups, operation of equipment, etc.
• Assists with training of Automation Technicians under the instruction given by Automation Supervisors
• Responsible for safety compliance personally and with equipment.
• Participates in special projects and/or rebuilds.
• Meets annual training and continued education requirements set by Automation management
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.

• 5 years of experience in the Automation/Engineering field performing maintenance on industrial/commercial equipment, or related work. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing equipment such electric motors, pumps, mixers, valves, PLC’s, HMI’s, Pneumatic Systems, Flowmeters, Level & Temperature Transmitters, and other mechanical devices. 
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors. 
• Abilities:
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material. 
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve problems and use hand and power tools. 
• Attitude: Confident, positive, enthusiastic, flexible, & passionate.
• Communication: Excellent, adaptive, creative, and concise verbal and written communicator in meeting spaces, over the phone, and through e-mail; polite, professional, patient, and diplomatic in navigating inquiries; strong grammar skills.

• Confidentiality: Maintains a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including customer and employee information and exercise good judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information.                                                                                                                                             

Tools and Equipment Used
Must be proficient in the operation of tools including multimeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, and testing equipment; soldering iron; hand and power tools; light truck or van; scissor lift, forklift, pallet jack, and articulating boom lift.


LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess/obtain forklift and pallet jack certifications. Additional in-house safety certifications must be complete

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing equipment such electric motors, pumps, mixers, valves, PLC’s, HMI’s, Pneumatic Systems, Flowmeters, Level & Temperature Transmitters, and other mechanical devices. 
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors. 

Location: Vista Ca. 
salary: $37.59/hr