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Opella · 1 day ago

Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$32.40/hr - $48.60/hr

5+ years exp

Opella is a self-care challenger with a significant presence in the OTC and VMS market. The Automation Technician will provide technical electrical and control system maintenance support to ensure the reliable operation of automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide complex troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment and systems:

PLC, computer-controlled, and servo-controlled equipment

Electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, variable frequency drives, sensors, and both AC and DC motors. Troubleshooting process controls including both digital and analog control circuits

Mechanical systems and components including conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and power transmission system components such as gearboxes, belt, and chain drives

Implement and manage online vendor equipment monitoring and troubleshooting support

Manage software updates and backups of PLC, servo, and computer-controlled equipment saving backups to dedicated file paths on the company network

Develop and implement plant automation projects, including vision systems, supervisory control systems, safety interlocks, etc

Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting is continuous program improvement

Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management

Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations

Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry

Serve as liaison for OEM technical support and parts supply contacts

Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues

Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls

Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents

Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering

Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders

Keep work area clean & organized following 5s principles

Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues

Also, at times you may be asked to do tasks other than these specified as management may decide it’s necessary. Example possibly helping with changeovers, maintenance excellence initiatives (5s, etc)

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical controls maintenanceAutomated manufacturing experienceGMP/cGMP experienceElectrical LicenseTroubleshooting skillsMathematics applicationTechnical communicationMentoring

Required

You must have a High School Diploma or GED

You must have five (5+) years' demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems