Mfg Automation Technician, Trainee PART-TIME - Maintenance

Job Purpose:

To assist in the installation, maintenance, and replacement of automation systems at key points in the production process. Will work part-time and under the direction of the Senior Automation Technician, troubleshoot nonfunctioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.

Essential Functional Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or to improve existing technologies. Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repair of industrial control systems, such as PLC s or other computerized process control systems including those that monitor and regulate operations or machinery. Assist in the installation and repair of electrical components such as motors, switches, relays or sensors. Help to maintain smooth operation of automated systems, assist manufacturing technical support technicians when needed to help guide troubleshooting of down equipment. Assist with preventative, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing production equipment. Assist in the modification of automated PLCs, programs, and equipment to improve performance and meet new project needs.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. A minimum of 2 years related experience and/or educational experience. Adept in electrical, mechanical, and fluid power technologies and repair. Strong organizational and problem

• solving skills.

Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills. Must have experience utilizing Microsoft Office for E-mail, Word, and Excel. Must be able to efficiently use Windows based computers and perform basic networking tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Logic designer, Studio 5000, and Factory Talk View Studio ME is a plus. Experience utilizing CMMS software such as SAP, EQUIPAC, etc. Be able to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, ladder-logic, HMIs, industrial control systems, and PLCs.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds from knee to waist level. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 50 pounds using some type of moving equipment. Frequently bends and stoops. Frequently walks throughout the 8 to 10 hours of the shift. Must be able to withstand 8 to 10 hours standing on a concrete surface. Occasionally climbs up the ladder. Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes. Must be able to adjust to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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. Activity Hours per day Never 0 hours Occasionally up to 3 hours Frequently 3-6 hours Constantly 6-8+ hours Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist)

X Hand Use:

Dominant hand Right Left X Is repetitive use of hand required? Simple Grasping (right hand) Simple Grasping (left hand) Power Grasping (right hand) Power Grasping (left hand) Fine Manipulation (right hand) Fine Manipulation (left hand) Pushing & Pulling (right hand) Pushing & Pulling (left hand) Reaching (above shoulder level) Reaching (below shoulder level)

LIFTING CARRYING

Never 0 hrs. Occasionally up to 3 hrs. Frequently 3-6 hrs. Consistently 6-8+ hrs. Height Never 0 hrs. Occasionally up to 3 hrs. Frequently 3-6 hrs. Consistency 6-8+ hrs. Distance 0-10 LBS.

X X 11-25 LBS. X X 26-50

lbs.

X X 51-75

lbs.

X X 776-100 LBS. X X 100+ LBS. X X

Please indicate if your job requires: YES NO (IF

YES, PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE

) Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment? Yes

• Forklift, Boom, Scissor lift________________ Working around equipment and machinery? Yes
• Around facility and mfg equipment_________ Walking on uneven ground? Yes
• While walking on roof or paint line_________ Exposure to excessive noise? Yes
• but rarely, when anchoring down equipment__ Exposure to extreme in temperature, humidity, or wetness? Yes
• during rainy season roof and oven repairs_ Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals? Yes
• Argon CO2 is used for robot welding, anti-splatter, Hazmat, etc. Working at heights? Yes
• when using a boom _____________________ Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement? No______________________________________ Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment? Yes
• PPE_________________________________ Working with biohazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospitals waste, etc.

No ____________________________________________ (Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within the job description at any time.) Prepared by: Brian Polk Approved by: Human Resources