Automation Technician

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Automation Technician for a contract opportunity in Rochester, NY.

• PLC programming, ladder diagram, blocks, and structure.
• Programming of HMIs.
• Desirable knowledge of ultrasonic sealers
• Control equipment such as drives, servo drives, and servo motors.
• Adjustment, operation, and calibration of industrial robots.
• Solid knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control, and electricity.
• Able to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams
• Management of workshop work tools (multimeter, ammeter, micrometer, vernier, precision levels, drill ohmmeter, hand tools).

Skills/Competencies:

• Analysis capacity in solving technical problems.

Security

• Analytical Ability
• Decision making
• Negotiation skills
• Environment
• Teamwork
• Assertive communication

You´ll maintain the plant's automated machinery and equipment in an optimal operative condition in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and following company procedures.

• Responsible for corrective maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Responsible for executing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for adjustments and calibrations in automated equipment.
• Carry out corresponding activities for equipment validation.
• Responsible for correctly filling out forms related to their work
• Keep 5s on material and tools for work.
• Responsible for the application of order and cleanliness of the corresponding work area (5's).
• Observe and practice all Company Safety Rules and regulations when performing work as well as being knowledgeable in OSHA Standards and other occupational hazards.
• Disassemble mechanical devices such as Plastic extruders, cylinders, pumps, valves, and gearboxes to remove defective parts and make lasting repairs.
• Uses appropriate lifting devices, hand tools, power tools, and occasionally fabricating fixtures. • Reassembles mechanical devices and install new parts.
• Set up and operate Industrial machining equipment including but not limited to (drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Responsible for correcting and/or reporting out of the standard performance.
• Responsible for notifying the supervisor when assistance from the external department is needed.
• Responsible for the safekeeping and care of the assigned and commonly used tools and reporting any damage to the tools for their replacement.
• Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement through the kaizen methodology utilizing PPI tools.
• Follow and work under the Safety and Environment rules.
• Participate in training sessions on environmental matters
• Carry out their tasks respecting the controls for the care of the environment and the integrity of the employees.
• Maintain in optimal operating conditions the equipment for environmental operational control and/or that affect the environmental performance of the Environmental Management System.
• Participate in weekly talks on environment and safety
• Report the pertinent Hazard IDs that you identify in your environmental and safety activities.
• Participate in the 4 Disciplines of Execution
• Participate in PPI activities

• Preferably 2+ years of experience in automated systems, PLC programming, Robot fine-tuning, or equivalent

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to lift/ move a heavy object, bend, reach, kneel, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, as well as be able to work in confined spaces.

• Technical career in a related area such as Mechatronics, Electronic, mechanical electrical / Electromechanical technician. High School Diploma or Equivalent with demonstrated years of experience.

• Full-Time-3rd Shift- Monday- Friday- 10:30pm-07:00am

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.