Automation Technician
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Automation Technician for a contract opportunity in Rochester, NY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• PLC programming, ladder diagram, blocks, and structure.
• Programming of HMIs.
• Desirable knowledge of ultrasonic sealers
• Control equipment such as drives, servo drives, and servo motors.
• Adjustment, operation, and calibration of industrial robots.
• Solid knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control, and electricity.
• Able to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams
• Management of workshop work tools (multimeter, ammeter, micrometer, vernier, precision levels, drill ohmmeter, hand tools).
Skills/Competencies:
• Analysis capacity in solving technical problems.
Security
• Analytical Ability
• Decision making
• Negotiation skills
• Environment
• Teamwork
• Assertive communication
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
You´ll maintain the plant's automated machinery and equipment in an optimal operative condition in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and following company procedures.
• Responsible for corrective maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Responsible for executing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for adjustments and calibrations in automated equipment.
• Carry out corresponding activities for equipment validation.
• Responsible for correctly filling out forms related to their work
• Keep 5s on material and tools for work.
• Responsible for the application of order and cleanliness of the corresponding work area (5's).
• Observe and practice all Company Safety Rules and regulations when performing work as well as being knowledgeable in OSHA Standards and other occupational hazards.
• Disassemble mechanical devices such as Plastic extruders, cylinders, pumps, valves, and gearboxes to remove defective parts and make lasting repairs.
• Uses appropriate lifting devices, hand tools, power tools, and occasionally fabricating fixtures. • Reassembles mechanical devices and install new parts.
• Set up and operate Industrial machining equipment including but not limited to (drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Responsible for correcting and/or reporting out of the standard performance.
• Responsible for notifying the supervisor when assistance from the external department is needed.
• Responsible for the safekeeping and care of the assigned and commonly used tools and reporting any damage to the tools for their replacement.
• Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement through the kaizen methodology utilizing PPI tools.
• Follow and work under the Safety and Environment rules.
• Participate in training sessions on environmental matters
• Carry out their tasks respecting the controls for the care of the environment and the integrity of the employees.
• Maintain in optimal operating conditions the equipment for environmental operational control and/or that affect the environmental performance of the Environmental Management System.
• Participate in weekly talks on environment and safety
• Report the pertinent Hazard IDs that you identify in your environmental and safety activities.
• Participate in the 4 Disciplines of Execution
• Participate in PPI activities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in automated systems, PLC programming, Robot fine-tuning, or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to lift/ move a heavy object, bend, reach, kneel, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, as well as be able to work in confined spaces.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Technical career in a related area such as Mechatronics, Electronic, mechanical electrical / Electromechanical technician. High School Diploma or Equivalent with demonstrated years of experience.
WORK HOURS:
• Full-Time-3rd Shift- Monday- Friday- 10:30pm-07:00am
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Rate: Up to $34.50 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/05/2026
Attention: Billy James
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: bjames@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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