Maintenance Technician - Automation (APU 1-3rd Shift)

*THIS IS AN 8 HOUR SECOND SHIFT NIGHTS POSITION 6PM - 2:30AM* 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 instructions required • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts