Experienced Automation Technician - All Shifts

Job-ID: 15876; Location(s): Mantua, OH 

This position is for our Ohio plant opening in July 2025. This will be an opportunity to be part of the initial team setting up our second factory in the US and building Viega's brand in the community. It offers an innovative work environment in one of Ohio's most sustainable factories. Comprehensive training will be provided onsite in our McPherson, Kansas, facility for 6 months. Local housing and transportation costs are covered by the company during the training period, and meals are reimbursed. Additional details are provided during your recruiter screen and in writing upon hire. Valid DL is required. 

Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!!

Job Description Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for ensuring machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise. 

What you'll do:

Leadership

• Provide leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Production

• Complete changeover of machines for production runs.
• Monitor machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieve operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.
• Maintain set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possess a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Make minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Assemble equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.
• Answer equipment alarms.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Ensure efficient production to help ensure the achievement of production scrap and OEE goals.
• Safely and efficiently shut down equipment.
• Possess some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.

Continuous Improvement

• Formally communicate production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
• Drive improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggest equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drive root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

• Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicate any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.

Administrative

• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
• Ensure team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Help maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.

Quality and Recordkeeping

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation. 

Cleaning and Area Upkeep

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage work stations.
• Assist in daily cleaning and maintenance of production area, machinery, tooling, etc.
• Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

Other

• Attend operational and safety meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assign.

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to work different shifts as needed.

What we're looking for:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Education or equivalent
• 3-5+ years of troubleshooting machines, setting up machines, change over on machines, and making sure machines are running smoothly in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Automation experience 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis  -  Kristi.Davis@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9010