Automation Technician
A rotating shift, consisting of 2 x 12 hour days followed by 2 x 12 hour nights, with 4 days off.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
* Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
* Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
* Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and c GMP requirements.
* Collaborate with the team to commission new equipment / projects.
* Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
* Cross-train technicians as required.
* Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs / training.
* Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
Requirements:
* Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
* Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
* Adherence to change management procedures and c GMP requirements.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.
* High level of safe working practices and awareness.
* Computer literate with MS Office skills.
* Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 HETAC qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.
* Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
* Experience in high volume automation / robotics required.
* Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining desirable.
* Understanding of Process Capability.
* Understanding of MSA or GR&R.