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Automation Setter - 3rd Shift

UsfarathanAustin, TXApril 14th, 2026
US Farathane is seeking an Automation Setter on 3rd Shift. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies. As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining automated systems to optimize production processes. Duties and Responsibilities: Connect and disconnect the secondary equipment correctly (Power, Air, communication connections) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Move the secondary equipment from storage to the corresponding press and return it after every finish run. Check list machine and set it for every run. Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to PLC programming and automation equipment (i.e. Perform minor sensor adjustments). Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all automation processes. Report Automation department when any tool pack or secondary has an issue. Organize the current tool package and main frames. QUALIFICATIONS: Forklift certification Data entry, computer skills Physically fit with the ability to lift objects weighing between 50-100lbs Detail-oriented with a focus on precision in automation setup Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to ensure proper product quality Verbal communication skills LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the qualifications of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate