Automation Technician

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking an Automation Technician for our client in the Manufacturing domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Monroe, NC

Salary: $35.00-$40.00/Hourly

Role: Automation Technician

Primary Skills: Engineering

Role Description: The Automation Technician must have 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities:

- Operates in a safe manner at all times.

- Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager

- Perform a daily walk though giving attention to part containment on set ups, condition of equipment, and clear walkways in automation areas

- Check email daily

- Check the molding grid daily for mold change schedule.

- Check the JDE system daily for scheduled PM's.

- Perform preventative maintenance duties on all equipment

- Mold change set-up and part containment

- Bailer trouble shooting and repair

- Size change equipment

- Repair of offline and online Automation equipment including Robots

- Responsible for maintaining, installing, and or fabricating all guards and safety devices on automated equipment

- Maintain a high level of housekeeping in and around work area

- Perform job requirements in a safe and professional manner

- Understands the Importance of Food Safety, ISO and Plant Safety Policies

- Assist with training on all automation, robot, and vision systems

- Communicate all changes and all-important information to the Manager or Supervisor

- Ensure all system performances are optimized and running safely

- Record accurate production data that includes all necessary information needed for tracking purposes

- Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager in developing continuous improvement opportunities and implement these ideas for maximum machine efficiency.

- Provide timely repairs and solutions, upkeep, and preventative maintenance for auxiliary and other electrical equipment.

- Ensures adequate repair parts are stocked and notifies the Maintenance Manager if restock is needed, daily.

- Flexibility for occasional overtime and call-in work required.

- Assists with setups, startups, and qualifications.

- ARC Flash/Electrical Experience required **must be able to pass the Organization's ARC Flash Electrical/Testing within 30 days of employment.

- Any other duties AND/OR tasks assigned by management.

Education/Experience:

- Education: High School diploma or GED is required. 2 to 4 years of electrical degree highly desirable.

- Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, previous manufacturing experience a must Plastics/Injection Molding experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

- Self- starter with eagerness to learn and take initiative

- Show the ability to learn robotics and automation systems

- Show the ability to learn how to read and understand wiring diagrams

- Show the ability to learn how to troubleshoot pneumatics, AC or DC circuits and motors

- Ability to perform basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair

- Ability to properly use and read rulers, micrometers and other measuring instruments

- Ability to weld using stick, MIG and TIG processes

- Ability to use oxyacetylene torch

- Must be able to occasionally climb platforms or ladders to train/assist employees with job duties, lift up to 35 pounds, and be able to work 12-hour shifts.

- Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft preferred products).

- Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously.

- Ability to communicate safety, goals and Company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).

- In depth knowledge electrical control systems, PLC?s/HMI?s, and power distribution under NEC/NFPA electrical code.

Education: High School/Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Devyanshu Pawar

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client?s benefits package.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.