Automation Specialist

Location US-AR-Malvern
ID
2025-2482
Function
Engineering
Employment Type
Salary

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for an Automation Specialist to join our team located in Hot Springs, AR.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

The Automation Specialist is responsible for being the subject matter expert in automation tools and processes at the facility.  This position will help RCP to improve our operating tools through review, testing, repair, and maintenance of all equipment, systems, tools and processes within the designated plant. 

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

  • Operate in a safe and effective manner in accordance with established Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices / GMP. Maintain a clean and organized departmental work area. 
  • Set-up, troubleshoot, and monitor production equipment while maintaining low scrap and on time set-ups. 
  • Optimize machines and equipment to maintain high production levels 
  • Monitor equipment during production run to adhere to quality guidelines and customer specifications. 
  • Perform mechanical, and pneumatic repairs with maintenance department assistance on more complex task. 
  • Reports general condition of equipment and recommends repair/service when necessary. 
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and lead approved projects within the plant to attain desired goals. 
  • Completes routine equipment inspection, lubrication, and proactive maintenance tasks. 
  • Prepare documentation and procedures for the new solutions, systems or equipment for the required paperwork / records in the Automation / Packaging Department. 
  • Comply at all times with company requirements for health, safety, and environmental requirements.  
  • Work with Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate outside contractors as needed for approved projects. 
  • Work with plant personnel to identify savings and justification for projects. 
  • Responsible for creation and control of tooling, templates and change parts for all packaging equipment. 
  • Test new software systems or equipment to be used in automation processes to ensure it meets the plant’s needs. 
  • In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to act. 

 

You will love it here if…

  • You put safety first, always
  • You listen, learn, and evolve
  • You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
  • You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
  • You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:
  • Associate’s degree.
  • 5+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance and machinery setups in a production environment.  
  • MS Office. 
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • Ability to translate technical information to non-technical audience. 
  • Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery. 
  • Strong analytical and mechanical skills. 
  • Project management skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to use hand tools.   
  • Skilled in Lock-out / Tag-out safe work practices.
  • Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams. 

Icing on the cake:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • PLC and AC/DC drive experience.

 

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

  • Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
  • Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
  • Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
  • Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
  • Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
  • Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? 

 

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

            Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

 

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

 

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /A

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