Automation Technician I - 1st Shift

Company: GOJO Industries
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Information about #32220 Automation Technician I - 1st Shift

Work Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA

Shift: First




Formulated to Care

For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

Job Objective
This position assists in the troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment and assembly cells. The Automation Technician will also routinely perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and components, in order to ensure the continued safe and efficient operations in this fast paced-working environment. Also, possess and maintain a skillset to trouble-shoot, repair, install and optimize automated production equipment. This includes, but not limited to, FTO and WIP automation machinery, Singles automation machinery, Blow Molding machinery and a variety of machine centers in the manufacturing department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1. Modify and maintain a variety of machines utilizing mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills.

2. Perform installations including but not limited to pumps, pipes and valves, conveyors, sensors, motors, packaging equipment, and Automated production equipment.

3. Interprets drawings, blueprints and schematics.

4. Function as a technical team member for departmental process improvement teams.

5. Assist in the orientation and training of employees on machine centers, such as Machine Operators 1 and 2, particularly with automated equipment.

6. Recommend procedural changes or additions and equipment changes or additions to improve processes and equipment performance.

7. Follow safety procedures and policies. Recommend new safety procedures or modification to existing procedures, as needed.

8. Familiar with emergency procedures and equipment necessary to safely and effectively respond to an emergency involving hazardous waste.

9. Installs, examines, replaces or repairs machine components

10. Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial machinery.

11. Installs, maintains and calibrates industrial instruments, along with calibration of automated equipment.

12. Designs, diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs issues to support manufacturing systems.

13. Utilizes a variety of measuring equipment and tools. Perform these tasks by possessing the skillset to utilize micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers and various tools and gauges.

14. Determine root cause of machine center faults and increase productivity through improvements.

15. In controlled environment suites, Automation Technician must maintain proper atmospheric conditions to ensure proper operation of equipment.

16. Ability to understand components of the machinery and obtain them by signing out of stock room.

17. Ability to lift 55 lbs. and perform service work and troubleshooting inside a machine and automation rooms.

18. Perform daily preventive maintenance on automated equipment. This entails all components of the machine, including die sets and knives.

19. Ability to work with various departments who support equipment, particularly the maintenance department during repairs, troubleshooting and dialing in of instruments.

20. Technical literacy for the reading of manuals, procedures, operating instructions, and troubleshooting guides, along with the detailed creation of troubleshooting guides and visual aids for machinery.

General

* Troubleshooting of machine faults to maximize productivity.

* Complies with safety procedures and supports safe working environment.

* Understands the function of each component and finished assembly

Working Relationships (other roles and departments)

* Automation Operators

* Process Technicians

* Production Leads

* Maintenance Technicians

* Quality

* Supervisors of all departments

* Leadership


Education and Experience - Required

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• Associates in Engineering preferred
  
• Extensive knowledge of packaging equipment and 3+yrs experience as a Machine Operator Level 2 preferred
  
• Extensive understanding of measurements and gauging
  
• Extensive mechanical understanding and ability to perform tasks
  
  Role Type
  Direct Manufacturing/Distribution - 100% On-SitePhysical Requirements and Work Environment
  Material Technicians
  
  
  To Apply:
  
  To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
  
  Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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