Automation Technician

Your Job

Georgia Pacific in Portland, OR is seeking an Automation Technician to join their team.

This position will be a part of a dynamic group and report to the Automation & Robotics Center of Excellence team.

Our Team

Our Automation Technicians play an instrumental role in supporting the operation of robotically and manually operated lift equipment in the facility.

Automation Technicians perform preventative maintenance on time and according to requirements, while also addressing corrective maintenance and root cause analysis when required.

In this role you will work four 10 hour shifts on our dayshift.

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay is set at $38.30 per hour.

What You Will Do


* Complete regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PMs) on time and per requirements


* Provide corrective maintenance - including Root Cause Analysis


* Effectively provide feedback/training to Operator Technicians as needed


* Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed


* Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback when changes are needed


* Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process via SAP or similar tools.


* Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage additional platform team members as needed


* Operate, troubleshoot and repair robotically operated and manually operated lift equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting.


* Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, and bearings.


* Experience communicating with various audiences as this role will require communication to all levels of the organization (i.e., via reports, e-mail, verbally, and/or in small/large group settings) in a team environment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience with maintenance and/or operation of Automated Guided Vehicles


* Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques


* Experience in operations and equipment maintenance or manufacturing engineering

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