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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.