Lead Automation Technician

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Position: Lead Automation Technician

Department: Maintenance

Functional Area: Technical

Classification: Non-Exempt Exempt

Reporting Structure: Automation Manager

Educational Background Required:

• Relevant manufacturing/electrical engineering degree is
• 3+ Years experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair
• English 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

Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally

• All Internal Departments

Workplace and Equipment:

• Office workplace, PC, telephone, SAP, MS-Office, VPN, laptop, SolidWorks, 3D Printer, SRM System

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Repeated Hand Motion

Environmental:

• Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area
• Controlled temperatures: Offices / Labs
• Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes, Fiber Glass
• Other: Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.