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Full-Time

Automation Technician

2nd shift

Posted on 10/23/2024

Cresco Labs

Cresco Labs

1,001-5,000 employees

Cultivates, processes, and sells cannabis products

Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Mid

Brookville, PA, USA

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, performing complex repairs, and or installing high speed packaging and processing equipment.
  • Proficient with lockout tagout procedures (LOTO) and other OSHA safety standards as required.
  • Proficiency and expertise with automated packaging equipment
  • Ability to read machine prints and perform machine repair
  • Automation related technical certification (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and perform preventative maintenance on industrial processing, packaging, and automated equipment.
  • Safely repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and ensures proper operation of processing and packaging equipment throughout the facilities.
  • Performs maintenance, disassembly, repair, replacement or adjustment of various equipment in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.
  • Performs set-up and changeover of packaging equipment.
  • Interpret technical data – blueprints, manufacturers manuals and specifications.
  • Ensure all production documentation is maintained timely and accurately.
  • At the direction of the Automation Technician Supervisor, partner with operations and production teams to ensure scheduled downtime and proper maintenance of equipment.
  • Support the Automation Technician Supervisor in ensuring the training of other support employees assigned to the packaging line.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Cresco Labs is involved in the U.S. cannabis industry as a grower, processor, and retailer of cannabis products for recreational and medical users. The company offers a variety of trusted brands to meet diverse consumer needs and operates in eleven states with a focus on high-demand markets and strict regulations. Cresco Labs aims to benefit local communities through responsible practices, eco-friendly packaging, and education initiatives. Its goal is to build a reputable cannabis industry while ensuring high-quality products and maintaining consumer trust.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$367M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cresco Labs' robust financial health, evidenced by a tenfold increase in operating cash flow year-over-year, indicates strong growth potential.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, such as the recent launch in Ohio and new store openings in Pennsylvania, demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy.
  • Promotion of experienced leaders like Greg Butler to President ensures strong leadership and strategic direction for future growth.

What critics are saying

  • Initial supply hiccups, as seen in Ohio, could impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
  • The cannabis industry is highly regulated and subject to changing laws, which could pose operational challenges and financial risks.

What makes Cresco Labs unique

  • Cresco Labs operates across the entire cannabis supply chain, from cultivation to retail, ensuring control over product quality and consistency, unlike many competitors who focus on just one segment.
  • Their focus on high-demand, highly regulated markets creates significant barriers to entry for competitors, giving Cresco a strategic advantage.
  • Cresco's commitment to community empowerment and eco-friendly practices sets them apart in an industry often criticized for its environmental impact.

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