Automation Technician

Job Summary:   To support the manufacturing environment to ensure equipment and processes are operating at high efficiencies.    

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom electromechanical equipment, automated work cells, vision systems and multi axis robotics.
• Review and analyze PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting complex systems.
• Initiate and complete technical activities leading to improved production processes. 
• Manage daily tasks and communicate progress to impacted groups.
• Write robotic programs to ensure operational efficiencies of operating equipment for production.
• Cross-train other technical staff as needed on specialty robotic work stations.  
• Provide technical assistance to others as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications:

• A two-year post high school diploma / certificate in a technical trade and 0 – 1 year experience; OR a high school diploma / GED with four years of related automation experience.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics. 
• Knowledgeable of PLC programs.  
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes of mechanical systems. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Associates degree / certificate.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.

ADA Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection