Automation Technician

Educational Background Required:

• Relevant manufacturing/electrical engineering degree is preferred
• 3+ Years experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair
• English language comprehension (written & verbal)

Skills and Training

• Automotive industry knowledge
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Troubleshooting

Essential Functions Required for Job

• Availability to work any shifts based on business needs
• Ability to work on weekends or holidays for training, business needs, or projects
• Support Set Up Technicians and other Automation Technicians as needed
• Work with surrounding departments to execute repairs and projects
• Ensure safe work practices are followed per OSHA and EK safety policies
• Execute work orders for automation
• Complete 2 Repair Work Orders per week as assigned (REPA)
• Complete Breakdown Repairs as they occur (BREP)
• Complete PM Work Orders before due date (WART, complete deviation if date is not met)
• Create Repair Work Orders (REPA) when issues are identified
• Clean up work area when Work Order is completed ensure area and equipment is safe for operation
• Clean automation shop per 5S schedule
• Uphold 5S practices both in the shop and on the production floor
• Other Duties as Assigned