Automation Technician

Summary

The Maintenance Automation Technician’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment. 

Core Competencies 



* Customer Focus


* Communication


* Energy and Stress 


* Team Work                           


* Problem Solving   


* Accountability and Dependability


* Operating Equipment       


* Ethics and Integrity


* Analytical

Job Duties



* Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;


* Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;


* Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements;


* Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;


* Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates;


* Develop new automation processes;


* Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;


* Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team;


* Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies;


* Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance;


* Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings;


* Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Requirements


* University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience


* 2-4 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.


* Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing


* Ability to multi-task and establish priorities


* Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership



* Able to create alternative solutions to problems


* Excellent time management and project management skills


* High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning


* Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures


* Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment


* Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing



* Able to work well under pressure


* Strong attention to detail


* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g.

Excel, Word, etc.) and email


* Proven ability to troubleshoot



* Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.


* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.


* Must be a highly m...