Automation Specialist

Job Title: Automation Specialist

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance & Automation

Job Description: Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, preforming program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross-functional team that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members of Silgan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Installation, start-up, and maintenance of high-volume automated production machinery.
• Ability to understand, trouble shoot and correct automation issues with Programmable Logic Controllers and Peripheral Interface Devices.
• Knowledge of PLC Programming and Graphic Interface Software, and how it relates to the design and control of automated equipment.
• Ability to perform changeovers on auxiliary equipment when needed.
• Assists struggling co-workers, will fill in where needed without being asked.
• Crossed trained in other multiple job functions, to help create bench strengths in other areas.
• Displays personal accountability, recognizes problems, and responds accordingly.
• Always goes above and beyond, stays above the line, and works as a lift for fellow co-workers.
• Adhere to current and future company standards for conducting work and safety inspections of equipment.
• Work safely and in a manner consistent with all OSHA and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/ Previous Experience:

• 3 years maintenance and/or automation work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLC's & panel building
• Experience with robotics and setting up/modifying programs
• Experience with general electronics, mechanics, and pneumatics
• Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve electrical and mechanical issues
• Ability to troubleshoot and re-concept mechanisms
• Positive attitude, strong/safe work ethic, and strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to lift and or move weights up to 35 lbs.
• Use of Personal protective equipment on the production floor (PPE)
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.