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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Fras lePrattville, AL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for maintaining, implementing and upgrading all production software, supervisors and automation systems
  • Develops manufacturing projects by studying product requirements, benchmarking industry best practices to improve and / or implement manufacturing methods, tooling, machines and equipment.
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow and machines layout.
  • Responsible for improving machines, equipment and tooling to reduce scrap and losses.
  • Performs engineering and technical procedures providing economical manufacturing methods to accomplish optimum utilization of machines, tooling, equipment, facilities, quality and timely production.
  • Responsible for the implementation of safety and ergonomics upgrades to production and ancillary equipment.
  • Support manufacturing decision-making processes by calculating production capacity, labor, material costs by estimating future requirements.
  • Support maintenance with equipment and machines troubleshooting.
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving the plant building and the infrastructure equipment. (Dust Collectors, Air Compressors, Boiler, Transformers, HVAC’s, Sprinklers, Lights, Roll over doors, Natural Gas System …)
  • Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS / EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS REQUIREMENT

  • Ability to continuously stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, grasp and lift (up to 50lbs) for up to 8 hours a day on a concrete floor (over 8 hours when working overtime)
  • Ability to move around a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to work in small, confined spaces (only when necessary).
  • Ability to work at extreme heights accompanied by required safety devices.
  • Ability to operate various vibrating mechanical tools and equipment for extended periods of time.
  • Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Knowledgeable in pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge and background in PLC, Control systems, electrical engineering, or electronic engineering technology
  • Microsoft Office includes Power Point, Word and Excel
  • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES

    Level of Education : Bachelor’s Degree (preferred). Industrial Mechanics / B.S. in Engineering or related field with applicable maintenance training / certifications

    Experience Required : 5 + years in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

    BENEFITS :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Days
  • BCBS Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401K
  • 401K Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
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