Automation Technician (Night Shift)

Company: Flex
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

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Job Description

The Automation Technician will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The Automation Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and technical support of highly automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume medical device application.

• This is a night shift position. If selected, you will be provided a $3,000 USD Sign On Bonus after 45 days of employment*

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration
• Passionate customer focus
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do

• Analyze reject, downtime, vision data and operator input to actively identify causes of yield/productivity loss
• Perform complex/precise mechanical adjustments and troubleshoot precision mechanisms/devices to maintain optimal line performance
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex systems, including precision mechanical cam driven motions, rotary & linear servos, pneumatic actuators and a wide variety of sensors/measuring devices
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur, identify the root cause, correct as needed
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vacuum systems and return to serviceability
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on molding, assembly and packaging machines
• Repair pick and place tooling, mechanical systems, and controls, calibrate and adjust pick/place points
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Rebuild and repair critical devices and components
• Assist automation team in validation and Measurement System Analysis of automated systems
• Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications

Here is some of what you'll need (required)

• Strong experience in preventive maintenance
• Minimum 2-year experience working in manufacturing operations as an automation technician/ field service technician/ Equipment maintenance technician or related experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems/devices.
• Working knowledge of electrical and control systems/devices
• Understanding of PLCs, I/O and logic
• Understanding of automated manufacturing principles and techniques
• Strong awareness of safety
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
• Ability to monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, management, peers, and direct reports

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing of medical device, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, automotive, or electronics applications
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems

Here are a few examples of what you'll get for the great work you provide

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Operations

Relocation

Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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