Company DescriptionPhoenix Stamping is a growing manufacturing company with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits! Our locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Fort Worth, TX have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment. We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"Job DescriptionTitle: Automation Technician Reports to: Director of AutomationJob Description/Purpose: Implement already designed solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades that directly impact all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and growth efforts.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Provides technical skill sets on new automation projects and process improvements.Provide support to maintenance and technical departments as needed to minimize production downtime.Provide training support to technical staff for new automated equipment.Provide automation support on various shifts and remote off-hour coverage support for trouble calls, including remotely located plants.Responsible for trouble-shooting challenging equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (yield, cycle time, reliability, etc.) and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with all applicable manufacturing standards.Responsible for program adjustments of automated system equipment including PLC's, HMI's, Robots, CNC, and AGVs.Responsible for providing data for process documentation of automated systems including system parameters, operation procedures, BOM, safety acceptance and supporting automated machine drawings that need updated. Responsible for electrical and mechanical trouble shooting of new automated systems and improved processes.Perform other duties as required or assigned by Director of Automation.Follow all OSHA and internal safety standards.QualificationsAssociate's degree in mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls or related discipline.Minimum of five (5) years working in a manufacturing industry supporting automation systems environment as a technical operations and/or automation engineer focused on troubleshooting of process and automation issues and bottlenecks.Experience with Allen Bradley, Omron PLC's, HMI's, Fanuc, ABB and UR robot programming.Experience with standard shop measuring tools and hand tools required.Exceptional attendance record required.Experience operating metal stamping presses preferred.Ability to lift up to 50lbs.Ability to perform standard shop computations (math).Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and standard work instructions.Ability to perform basic maintenance of equipment.Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.Excellent problem-solving skillsSelf-directed/organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude, works well in teams, customer focused and accountable for actionsAdditional InformationPhoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.