Maintenance Technician - Automation (APU 4-C)

* THIS IS A 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFT POSITION 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM for NIGHTS* Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician - Automation is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairs on various types of assembly, subassembly, printing, and/or packaging machines.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions  • Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools  • Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment  • Check and maintain quality of product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with Quality policies and procedures  • Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement  • Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.   • Follow all 5S guidelines   • Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables  • Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules  • Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical malfunction on a variety of machines   • Adjusts assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specification   • Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles   • Assist with uploading programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement  • Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.   • Conduct TPM activities as required  • Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)   • Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues   • Perform weekly, monthly, and as required preventive maintenance (PM)   • Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues  • Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment • Comply with all company policies   • Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.  • Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.  • Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.  • Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Leader  • Maintains good communications with Maintenance Leader   • Maintains ongoing list of CMMS work orders with timeline to be addressed and completed.  • Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,  • Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.  • Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.  • Other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position • Experience with complex assembly automation required • Experience in electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics • Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting • Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements  • Ability to push and pull items and climb up and down ladders  • Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred  • Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instruction