Automation Technician

About the role

• Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues
• Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes
• Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed
• Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems
• Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems
• Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance
• Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition
• Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests
• Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
• Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.
• Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems
• Work cooperatively with the Manufacturing team
• Other projects as assigned by manager

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in mechatronics, factory automation, robotics or similar field or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years' experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic technical maintenance
• Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming
• Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar
• Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Must have sharp hearing and ability to discern tones at various levels

Work Environment

• Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high
• Exposure to oil, oil odor and some sealants such as Loctite
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, latex gloves and safety shoes as required

Additional Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Plus a $2 shift premium for working second shift.

The standard schedule for this position is 3:00pm-11:30pm, Monday- Friday.