Automation Technician Level II (7am to 7pm rotating schedule)

Automation Technician Level II (7am to 7pm rotating schedule)

Full-time RegularHourly

Devens, MA, US

6 days agoRequisition ID: 3486

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About Us:

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Engineering/ Production department for an Automation Technician II at our Devens, MA location. 

Under guidance of the Automation Supervisor and Automation Technician, employee will learn the scope of Automation equipment from development through maintenance. This position will also work with existing equipment in use as well as equipment for upcoming projects.  

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•        Troubleshoot and maintain custom electromechanical equipment, automated work cells, vision systems and multi axis robotics.
•        Initiate and complete technical activities leading to improved production processes. 
•        Manage daily tasks and communicate progress to impacted groups.
•        Provide technical assistance to others as needed.
•        Interface with NPD and other groups to ensure successful new product launches
•        Comply with regulatory SWI’s and SOPs as required
•        Perform automation changeovers as needed.
•        Proper safety of all assigned equipment and materials
•        Documentation (DMR, quality forms and related materials) 
•        Assembly operation and maintain acceptable reject rates.
•        Maintain compliance with all required documentation & reports
•        Maintain good housekeeping and clean room practices
•        Requires up to 20% to 25% travel
•        Regular attendance and professionalism.
•        Perform other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications:

•        A minimum of one-year relevant industry experience. 
•        Interest with PLC programming, Vision systems, robotics, pneumatics, and electronics.
•        Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and multitask
•        Strong team player, self-motivated
•        Attention to detail
•        Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Desirable Qualifications:

•        Associates degree / certificate.
•        Robotic programming experience.
•        Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.
•        Experience with electrical and pneumatic schematics 

ADA Requirements:

•        Typically sits, grasps item and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
•        Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
•        Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 50 lbs. occasionally
•         Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection