Automation Technician (Grinnell, Iowa)

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Automation Technician (Grinnell, Iowa) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Technician (Grinnell, IA.) are:

• Responsible for all maintenance processes in the Automation area;
• Responsible for the execution and daily organization of the activities of the area, accompanying the execution in the field and withdrawing reports of the supervisory systems, if there is any abnormality. Conduct interlock tests;
• Ensure the availability of systems;
• Make changes to control systems if necessary;
• Ensure the reliability of data transfer systems from the control network to the corporate network Develop and participate in Failure Analyzes;
• Develop working instructions and 1-point lesson;
• Train the Autonomous Maintenance team in your area of expertise;
• Monitor the Autonomous Maintenance activities providing guidance to the team;
• Keep the documentation current;
• Identify and implement improvements in the process, equipment, and procedures;
• Participate actively in meeting the commitments of the Policy and the Objectives of Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment. To contribute to the improvement of the quality of products and services, reducing the risk of accidents, reducing the consumption of Natural Resources and the appropriate Disposal of Waste.
• Comply with internal procedures and assist in meeting the legal requirements applicable to its activities. Help eliminate losses and create value by reducing variation in the production process and equipment settings Use Focused Improvement techniques (eg 5WHYs) to initiate process improvement;
• Develop, repair, replace or retrofit equipment as needed to minimize downtime;
• Support areas throughout the plant in conducting the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with marking and ordering tools;
• Help keep metrics and other relevant information up to date in visual management frameworks to conduct teamwork and facilitate turn change.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of three years applicable experience;

• Valid Drivers’ License. To be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;

• Technical training in electrical, instrumentation or mechatronics, Logistical Controls Program, and Industrial Automation;
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards, especially NFPA 70.