Automation Coordinator

Description

This is a 12-hour rotating shift position - 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Principal Area of Responsibility

• Individual will be responsible for maintaining/troubleshooting control hardware and making changes/improvements to control software that is used in the manufacturing processes. Individual will also be responsible for mechanical work including machine tooling changeovers, mechanical system maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Specific Duties: Troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components, and networks.
• Provide assistance to engineering, operations, and maintenance relating to process issues and/or improvements.
• Monitor and adjust robot motions/points as needed to ensure product quality and machine uptime.
• Perform changeovers on coiners and end of line systems.
• Perform frequent quality checks through the use of micrometers and calipers.
• Perform measurements on tooling through the use of micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.
• Replace worn/broken mechanical, electrical and pneumatic machine components.
• Learn basic setup functions for molding presses
• Consult with automation component suppliers to specify products for installation, and also arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials and/or parts.
• Plan, schedule and provide training for the department as required.
• Participate in, or lead, Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Requirements

Knowledge

Candidate should have competent troubleshooting skills in PLC programming, servo systems, and variable frequency drives. Thorough knowledge and/or experience in industrial automation networks, safety devices, and electrical/ pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Basic understanding of CNC and CAD (AutoCAD). Machine vision and industrial robotics knowledge and/or experience a plus. Mechanical capabilities for changing over coiner tooling as well as robotic end of arm. Thorough knowledge and/or experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment. Plant floor maintenance or technical experience a plus. Must also have certification, or equivalent experience and knowledge, of electrical power distribution. Must possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities and have the ability to multi-task.

Essential Functions

• Perform operations in a safe manner.
• Review equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
• Ensure needed materials are ready and notify supervision of shortages.
• Adjust equipment parameters as stated in the router.
• Operate equipment as stated in the router.
• Perform quality checks per control plan.
• Complete hour by hour boards with documentation of issues if goals are not attained and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor equipment to ensure optimum running and notify supervision of any equipment issues.
• Complete specific preventative maintenance procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a high energy level.
• Strong attention to detailed paperwork/routers.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize work and multitask as needed.
• Must have a reliable attendance history and good work performance history.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Work 12-hour shift/crew schedule 6am – 6pm

Education

Minimum of an Associates of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or Vocational Technical Training in machine controls and mechanical systems, or a minimum of 5 years of proven, equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or training.