What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Maintenance Technician position at Suncast Corporation?
Due to continued expansion, Suncast Corporation is hiring Automation Technicians for all shifts. This position is a long-term growth opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded Automation Technician interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products. If you are hardworking, reliable and with good mechanical abilities, we will train! 2nd and 3rd shift available!
Suncast offers competitive pay based on experience, skills and job performance, a quarterly bonus plan, and an excellent benefits package that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental insurance, a vision plan, life/disability insurance and a 401(k) plan with both a match and profit sharing. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employee’s training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more. We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one.
The Automation Technician is responsible for planning repair methods, installing equipment, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, repairing equipment as required in order to support the production department. This employee is able to diagnose problems and accurately estimate the amount of time and the equipment required to perform a repair.
Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
- Plan maintenance and repair procedures. This will include power, electric, and electronic control. Diagnose problems. Determine what repairs are required and what equipment, supplies, and skills are needed to complete the repairs.
- Estimate labor required for assigned repairs.
- Requisition or make components for assigned repairs.
- Operate machine tools as required to install and repair equipment.
- Assist with the development of a preventive maintenance (PM) program.
- Suggest PM schedules for equipment and assist with implementing the plan.
- Document all work in a neat and legible manner. Ensure that all documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
- Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and with production supervisors.
- Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma plus technical courses preferred.
- Strong mechanical skills
- Some manufacturing, mechanical and/or automation maintenance experience required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
** Apprenticeship opportunity, with paid tuition, is available for this position. **
All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Salary : $41,300 - $52,300