Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician 
Location: North Carolina
Salary: $72k

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and analyze failures or errors in automation equipment and identify the root cause.
• Maintain and repair automation systems based on root cause analysis.
• Replace or rebuild defective or broken manufacturing/automation parts efficiently.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance of automation systems according to established procedures.
• Carry out and document all repairs and adjustments on automation systems.
• Requisition necessary spare parts as needed.
• Complete all maintenance reports, documentation, and checklists in accordance with procedures.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Provide support and backup for facility maintenance.
• Train operators on the standard operation of automation systems.
• Maintain a clean and orderly appearance of automation systems, the workshop, and the production floor.
• Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Authority and Competencies:

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, such as lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ensure that automation systems meet output and efficiency goals.
• Make repair decisions based on root cause analysis.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with production planning.
• Provide proactive input for preventive maintenance plans and identify potential error causes in automation systems.
• Work by safety regulations and guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Technical education in mechanical or electrical fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• Sufficient communication and writing skills.
• Desired computer knowledge, including proficiency with MS Office 2003 or later.