JOB DESCRIPTION I. GENERAL DATA JOB TITLE

Engineering (Automation) Technician

REPORTS TO TITLE

Shift Maintenance Supervisor

JOB LOCATION

Crestline, OH

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Salaried Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Maintenance

LAST UPDATE

6/20/2024 II.

JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVERS CREATED BY

Jim Phillips /

Lew Wheaton Date:

6/20/2024

AUTHORIZED BY:

Date:

III. EDUCATION, TRAINING & POSITION EXPERIENCE LANGUAGES REQUIRED

English

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent

SPECIALITY/DEGREE

Preferred - Associate Degree in Electrical Technologies/Automation/Robotics/Network Systems (or similar experience)

YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 2-3

years applicable experience

LIST THE SPECIFIC JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, COURSES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

The incumbent must have significant and specialized knowledge and experience in industrial related electrical, automation, robotics (Fanuc), PLCs (Allen Bradley especially), programming, vision systems, etc. in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required and electrical/automation/networking/robotics education beyond high school is preferred (Associates or Bachelors). The incumbent must possess strong technical and problems solving skills. Must be able to take initiative, communicate at all levels, be able to work within a team environment, take ownership of projects and have good floor presence.

PURPOSE:

Briefly state the job's overall purpose, emphasizing the general function or duty for which this position is responsible. Provides on-shift, hands-on engineering, maintenance and technical support/troubleshooting to process operations with specific focus and accountability for electrical and automation equipment (robotics, vision system, PLCs, VFD, etc.) to ensure reliability and the optimum and safe use of facilities, equipment and resources to meet customer requirements and plant objectives .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Briefly describe the day-to-day role of this position (list no more than 6 to 10 tasks). (For managerial positions describe the breadth and scope of responsibility, e.g., a department, the entire strategic business unit.) The Engineering/Automation Technician will report to the shift Maintenance Supervisor and will work with a team of maintenance personnel, engineers and skilled trades individuals to support all plant automation and process equipment to ensure maximum up-time, efficiencies and other key performance metrics to optimize the manufacturing process. Troubleshooting and programming PLCs, robotics, HMIs and servos. Partnering with maintenance and engineering to increase efficiencies and minimize downtime. Fixing and debugging equipment in a timely manner, including VFDs, PLC, robotics and servo systems. Implements process modifications and engineering projects to improve operational effectiveness, product quality, equipment reliability, cost to operate and product/material scrap. Continuing to advance skillsets through on-the-job training and formal training. Identify and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives. Other duties as assigned by management. Using established principles and methods, investigate engineering and process problems by obtaining and analyzing pertinent data and developing recommended solutions.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Define the limits of authority and decision making, e.g., ability to hire employees, authorizing budget, etc. Required to make decisions relating to operational priorities regarding automation/electrical components to support shift/plant needs. Must utilize sound judgment and collaborate with other technical resources, managers and vendors as needed.

GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKING

Describe the rules and guidelines involved in making decisions in the job, ranging from strict routine determined by the job processes to subject to following strategic policy determined by the CEO and/or Board of Directors.

SUPERVISION

Number of Direct Reports:

___N/A______

Number of Indirect Reports:

__N/A______

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Define the key Performance Indicators of the position

XI. MAGNITUDE, AREAS OF IMPACT AND CONTROL UNIT OF MEASUREMENT QUANTITY VOLUME OF PURCHASING, SALES, PRODUCTION, INVENTORY, ETC

Plant Volume 10-14MM/annual

BUDGET MANAGED

n/a

NUMBER OF EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL CUSTOMERS

Personnel 65 on shift

ASSET VALUE MANAGED

OTHER

AREAS OF IMPACT

Equipment Uptime Per OEE standard

WORKING CONDITIONS

Describe the working environment (e.g., office, plant). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to temperature extremes, as well as moving mechanical parts, electricity and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The employee must wear appropriate personal safety protection equipment. This equipment will vary based upon the work location and type of work being performed but often will include safety glasses and sometimes may include protective clothing. Actively on the manufacturing floor approximately 70% of time and building physical layout requires extensive walking. Describe other working conditions (e.g., consistent overtime, weekend/evening hours, travel, etc.). This is a full-time position on a shift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Define the physical requirements (e.g. ability to lift 25 pounds repetitively for an 8/12-hour shift, ability to stand for an 8/12 hours shift, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, and occasionally kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ORGANIZATION CHART

Attach a current organization chart. Maintenance/Engineering Manager Maintenance Supervisor Engineering/Automation Technician (salaried) Maintenance Technicians (hourly) General Maintenance Mechanics (hourly) Maintenance Laborers (hourly)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KEY WORDS ASSOCIATED TO THIS JOB

Allen Bradley, robots, robotic, electrical engineer, electrical controls, controls engineer, PLC, RSLOGIX, automation, automated, automation, tier I, tier one, electric, ladder logic, programmable ladder logic, electrical circuit, control panels, computer science, programming, programmer, program, MicroLogix, HMI programming, talk view studio, RS view, Indu soft, Ethernet, Fanuc, rslinx, gateway, enterprise, power flex, motion controls, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens, voltage, light curtains, electrical control panel design, vision, integration, vision systems. To be completed by Compensation/Human Resources Job Code