Automation Technician II

Who We Want

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I and Auto Technician trainees.

What You'll Do

• Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician I
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
• Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints
• Perform, train, and critique equipment preventative maintenance
• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel): Basic Level w/Electrician Assistance
• Wiring harnesses
• Drive systems
• Relays
• Boards
• Motors
• Modify and perform basic programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications
• Basic Teach Pendant Programming
• TCP Verification
• I/O Simulation
• Move Creation/Modification
• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)

When and Where

This will be a 1 Shift /6:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL.

What You Need to Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).
• Excellent verbal communication skills (required).
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of PLC systems and Basic programming methods (required).
• Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required).
• Successful completion of Automation technician II written and performance tests (required).
• 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required).
• Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).
• Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician (preferred).
• Strong electrical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred).