Automation Technician

Allied Reliability is seeking an Automation Specialist for Packaging Operations.

DaytoDay Role:

• Support automation projects to install maintain repair test and troubleshoot complex automated equipment
• Lead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projects
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical pneumatic electrical and controls problems including nonroutine issues
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams schematics and blueprints to diagnosis problems

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Requires one of the following:

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in automation or related area and three (3) years of automated manufacturing equipment installation and maintenance experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of equipment installation and maintenance experience with preferred automated manufacturing experience.

• Ability to read write interpret and draw mechanical and electrical diagrams schematics and blueprints.
• Thorough understanding of the NFPA 70 Electrical Code Advanced knowledge of mechanical electrical pneumatic systems
• Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Ability to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic read/write wiring diagrams schematics and blueprints
• Good verbal and written English language skills necessary to communicate intricate jobrelated information
• Math skills to include decimals fractions algebra and geometry
• Familiarity with or ability to learn various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC) Statistical Quality Control (SQC) 5S 8D Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Root Cause Analysis Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Proficiency with Multimeter scope basic hand tools and portable power tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license