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Alabama Staffing

Automation Technical Support

Alabama Staffing, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485

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Automation Technician

This opportunity is in Tuscaloosa, AL at our BF Goodrich tire plant. Our plant makes passenger car, light truck and competition (racing) tires. Tuscaloosa, the fifth-largest city in Alabama, is located on the Black Warrior River where the Gulf Coastal and Piedmont plains intersect. It is home of the University of Alabama. The city has a walkable Downtown with live music, outdoor areas to explore, and local eateries to suit every palette. We have an immediate opening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for an Automation Technician who will support shop performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and standardization objectives. Applicants will also be responsible for root cause analysis and helping to develop actions to increase machine reliability. What You Will Do

Promote shop safety by setting a positive safety standard, demonstrating Lockout Tagout procedures, addressing safety concerns, and assisting with incident investigations. Support shop machine objectives by analyzing downtime data, leading root cause investigations, and leading shop obsolescence projects. Provides assistance during major interventions and coordinate equipment sign-off as well as spare parts' integration. Support shop quality objectives by collaborating with production and quality teams to resolve any Production/Quality issues. Support shop delivery objectives by optimizing PM Plans to reduce downtime, adjust job plans, and validate machine data. Support shop cost objectives by identifying solutions for obsolete equipment, analyzing spare parts, and assisting manager with overtime management when needed. Support shop standard objectives by leading through example in housekeeping, implementing work methods. Provides or develops technical training, including equipment training for troubleshooters. Fill in/Back up for shop maintenance manager as needed. What You Will Bring

Ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization. Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Effective problem-solving skills and process/product relationship knowledge. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Electronics is preferred, or equivalent experience. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems. Attention to detail, data accuracy. Knowledge of PLC Design Software is preferred. Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!