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***The recruitment process for this role will begin in April.
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Purpose of Role
Rehrig Pacific Companys Engineering Technicians are an integral part of
our operations and are responsible for executing technical work to
support goals related to safety, process improvement, and automation.
They are expected to work collaboratively with other plant resources,
and to create safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes.
This role is focused on hands-on problem solving and working integrally
with the daily functions of the manufacturing plant.
Areas of Accountability
Support and perform robotics, automation, and technological
deployments
Performs efficient changeover and programming of automation during
product changes.
Implements collaborative robots and other automation to reduce
operational labor dependencies and reduce
operational risks.
Completes troubleshooting of robotic, automation, and technological
problems during normal production.
Supports implementation of new technologies.
Designs, improves, and maintains local fleet of robotic EOAT utilizing
new technologies to increase reliability
and efficiencies.
Uses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and other skills to design and
build new automation work cells.
Supports new product development as it enters the manufacturing plant
Involvement in commissioning of new injection molding machines
Able to start/stop and troubleshoot injection molding machines and
auxiliary equipment.
Improve plant safety
Advance plant safety through assigned safety projects and work
collaboratively with Safety and Plant
Management.
Maintains an advanced understanding of safety policies and expectations
and demonstrates this in daily
work.
Drive safety engagement within the plant and actively participate in
safety events and safety
committee meetings.
Progress local automation and technology
Execute initiatives to reduce deployment times for collaborative robots,
automation, and
IMM robotic changeovers.
Develop and perform initiatives to reduce machine cycle time tied to
robotics and automation.
Implements improvements to existing automation, auxiliary equipment, and
other technologies through
mechanical, electrical, and PLC programming skills.
Maintains updated understanding of latest plastics and robotic
technologies.
Situational adaptability
Adapts and embraces rapidly changing circumstances and adjusted
priorities.
Makes clear and concise decisions and maintains a sense of urgency
Works collaboratively with cross functional local and national teams
Completes objectives identified with Engineering Manager and local Plant
Engineers/Technicians to optimize work and
provide support on project implementation.
Open to (and provides) input and feedback from Engineering Manager and
other plant departments to
understand gaps in robotics, automation, and technology to develop and
implement engineered solutions.
Assists in the implementation and support of best practices and national
standards driven by local and
national teams.
Additional Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects and achieve deliverables
Supports technical work / activities within the plant (engineering,
maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting, etc.)
Coordinates and align with outside vendors
Maintains in-depth understanding of plant infrastructure, systems, and
equipment
Creates and maintains schematics and documentation
Education and Experience
Technical degree or degree in Engineering (Preferred)
Project management experience
Root cause analysis and problem-solving t ols
Experience working with machinery, hydraulics, and automated systems
Ability to program PLCs (Preferred)
Understanding of robot Programming (Preferred)
Experience designing and building electrical enclosures
Fabrication experience (Preferred)
Experience with hand and power tools
Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and an ability to summarize
and communicate information clearly
Proficient with MS Office tools
Visit our website at https://www.rehrigpacific.com/buckeye
Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and
is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment
opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status,
disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider
qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with
legal requirements. See also here.