Automated Line Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:


* Provide technical and administrative support in the installation and operation of automated production and/or assembly lines.

Interact with engineering, quality, maintenance and other functions of the business to keep equipment operational and accomplish production objectives.

Partner in efforts to trouble shoot a section of the machine.

Work as a collaborative team member to operate the equipment and establish test methods.

Create, execute, and maintain SOPs for the line.

Execute tasks as an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, occasionally interacting with external partners and vendors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Have ability and aptitude to quickly learn new process equipment


* Proven contributor to a cross functional and diverse team


* Have a strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems


* Experienced in troubleshooting advanced automated processes, assembly and packaging electro-mechanical systems.


* Understand and troubleshoot vision/barcode systems.


* Experience working with inline print systems.


* Ability to develop a detailed process maps and standard operating procedures.


* Demonstrate ability to complete tasks and deliver output under a constrained time line.


* Assist with validation of equipment and methods.


* Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.


* May escalate difficult/complex issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.


* Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.

This includes monitoring and assisting in the daily, weekly & monthly cleaning of the Filling Clean Room.


* Performs all paperwork functions related to the production and packaging operations.

Maintains logs, batch records, and all applicable documentation in accordance with internal standard operating procedures.


* Perform all production duties on an as needed basis to meet production requirements, in-process quality checks and comply with GMPs.


* Performs assigned production line preventative maintenance tasks on automated production equipment to include, but not limited to packaging electro-mechanical systems, vision/barcode systems and inline print systems.


* Verifies proper machine operation after preventative maintenance procedures are completed.


* Follow all Fresenius Policies.


* Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.


* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.


* Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:


* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of...