SENIOR AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (1ST SHIFT)

at  Dr Bronners

Overview:
Are you experienced in Automation and/or Engineering? Do you enjoy maintaining and operating production equipment to optimize availability, quality, and speed of mechanical and electrical subsystems? If so, you may be a good fit for the Senior Automation Technician opening at Dr. Bronner’s!

WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOT ALL CANDIDATES WILL MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION AND ENCOURAGE ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES TO APPLY.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in the Automation/Engineering field performing maintenance on industrial/commercial equipment, or related work.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors.
• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as electric motors, pumps, mixers, valves, PLC’s, HMI’s, Pneumatic Systems, Flowmeters, Level & Temperature Transmitters, and other mechanical devices.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Must be proficient in the operation of tools including multimeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, and testing equipment; soldering iron; hand and power tools; light truck or van; scissor lift, forklift, pallet jack, and articulating boom lift.
• Must possess/obtain forklift and pallet jack certifications.
  Any combination of educational and/or work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.
  Dr. Bronner’s is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, breastfeeding, or related conditions), veteran status, or other basis protected by law.

• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), vision systems, and computer-controlled devices.
• Uses strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting production issues, while minimizing downtime.
• Performs preventative maintenance, following written schedules and procedures.
• Performs PLC and Human Machine Interface (HMI) troubleshooting using AB-Rockwell and Siemens software.
• Calibrates tank level transducers, differential pressures, temperature transducers, and flow meters.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on dispensing and unit dose packaging equipment.
• Assists with the assembly of mechanical device startups and complete systems according to blueprints and written/verbal specifications with minimal supervision.
• Communicates with vendors and order materials, machine components and parts.
• Keeps records, schedules, and coordinates calibration services with production management as needed.
• Provide tasks and project status reports to Automation management.
• Generate and follow up Purchase Orders (PO’s) and Expenditure Request (ERF) as needed.
• Maintains and organizes spare parts inventory.
• Creates preventive maintenance programs to optimize and maintain equipment.
• Creates Work Instructions (WI’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Trains production operators/ employees as appropriate for set-ups, operation of equipment, etc.
• Assists with training of Automation Technicians under the instruction given by Automation Supervisors.
• Responsible for safety compliance personally and with equipment.
• Participates in special projects and/or rebuilds.
• Meets annual training and continued education requirements set by Automation management
• Other duties as assigned within job scope