Automation Engineer at Fras le – Prattville, Alabama

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining, implementing and upgrading all production software, supervisors and automation systems
• Develops manufacturing projects by studying product requirements, benchmarking industry best practices to improve and/or implement manufacturing methods, tooling, machines and equipment.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow and machines layout.
• Responsible for improving machines, equipment and tooling to reduce scrap and losses.
• Performs engineering and technical procedures providing economical manufacturing methods to accomplish optimum utilization of machines, tooling, equipment, facilities, quality and timely production.
• Responsible for the implementation of safety and ergonomics upgrades to production and ancillary equipment.
• Support manufacturing decision-making processes by calculating production capacity, labor, material costs by estimating future requirements.
• Support maintenance with equipment and machines troubleshooting.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving the plant building and the infrastructure equipment. (Dust Collectors, Air Compressors, Boiler, Transformers, HVAC’s, Sprinklers, Lights, Roll over doors, Natural Gas System …)
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS REQUIREMENT

• Ability to continuously stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, grasp and lift (up to 50lbs) for up to 8 hours a day on a concrete floor (over 8 hours when working overtime)
• Ability to move around a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in small, confined spaces (only when necessary).
• Ability to work at extreme heights accompanied by required safety devices.
• Ability to operate various vibrating mechanical tools and equipment for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledgeable in pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Knowledge and background in PLC, Control systems, electrical engineering, or electronic engineering technology
• Microsoft Office includes Power Point, Word and Excel

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred). Industrial Mechanics / B.S. in Engineering or related field with applicable maintenance training/certifications

Experience Required: 5 + years in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• BCBS Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• 401K Match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance