Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitoring and operating automated systems and machinery within a production environment. • Ensure that all equipment functions correctly, perform basic troubleshooting, and adjust as necessary to maintain production quality and efficiency. • Start up, monitor, and shut down automated equipment in accordance with established procedures. • Adjust machine settings to achieve the desired production output and product quality. • Operate control systems, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), to control automated processes. • Continuously monitor the performance of automated machinery, identifying and addressing any issues that arise. • Perform basic troubleshooting and make minor repairs or adjustments to resolve equipment malfunctions. • Notify maintenance technicians or engineers of any significant issues that require more advanced troubleshooting or repairs. • Conduct routine checks and inspections of products coming off the automated line to ensure they meet quality standards. • Make adjustments to processes or equipment as needed to maintain quality and consistency. • Record and report any deviations from quality standards. • Conduct routine checks and inspections of products coming off the automated line to ensure they meet quality standards. • Make adjustments to processes or equipment as needed to maintain quality and consistency. • Maintain accurate records of production outputs, machine settings, and any issues encountered during operation. • Complete daily production logs and other required documentation. • Report production data and machine performance to supervisors or engineers. • Work closely with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other operators to ensure the smooth operation of automated systems. • Provide feedback on equipment performance and suggest improvements to enhance productivity or quality. • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production status and any issues. Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s): ? Perform tests on the development and production projects ? Keep laboratory equipment in working order ? Maintain Laboratory gages in calibration and keep appropriate records ? Analyze, repair question, return products and prepare reports ? Work on new and existing product designs Requirements Required Skills / Experience / Competencies: • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering or related field • Minimum 2 years relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Possess general knowledge of laboratory equipment and accepted procedures. • Ability to work independently in completing tests and reports. Physical/Mental Essential Functions: • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and manuals • Ability to interact / communicate effectively with customers, employees, and external personal • Ability to identify, communicate, and help prevent potential problems • Must be efficient with strong attention to detail • Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences • Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences • Ability to work in a fast pace environment • Must be efficient with strong attention to detail • Ability to meet frequent project deadlines • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time • Ability to reach above shoulders • Ability to walk back and forward thought-out facility • Ability to use ladder / step stool • Ability to kneel, climb, and / or squat • Ability to control operation of hand or foot • Ability to lift / carry up to 10 pounds