Automation Technician

POSITION SUMMARY  
Responsible for maintaining continuous system operation of automated (secondary) equipment (including 6-axis robots) by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying system components and for the assembly/wiring of new equipment. 
 
AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 
•    Respond to production calls for automation equipment alarms and failures and take appropriate action to correct problems. 
•    Communicate with the Production shift personnel, Quality and Engineering members across multiple shifts. Communication to include, but not limited to, the shift status on issues and performance for machines. 

AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 
•    Inspect automation equipment for broken, damaged, misaligned parts and safety issues.  Check for intended fit, form and function. 
•    Clean automation equipment. 
•    Complete paperwork related to machine PMs. 

MECHANICAL AND CONTROLS ASSEMBLY 
•    Work with engineers/designers to understand design intent and to complete goals 
•    Assemble new equipment per models, layouts, drawings, schematics, sketches, notes, and other instructions provided by engineer/designer 
•    Fabricate electrical panels consisting of point-to-point wiring of digital and analog control circuits and devices. 

DOCUMENTATION 
•     Document all changes to machines, fixtures or tooling during assembly, installation, debug, or normal operations as required.  

NOTE 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 
 
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 
•    Two-year technical degree or working towards a degree.
•    Mechanical assembly experience. 
•    1-2 years’ experience in related field preferred.
•    Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to problems.  
•    Excellent communication skills. 
•    Cognex or other vision system programming experience. 
•    6 axis robot programming experience.  
•    Ability to work independently and with a team. 
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  
•    Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.  
•    Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. •    Control Precision — The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions. 
•    Multilimbed Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. 
•    Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).  
•    Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.  
•    Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. 
•    Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.  
•    Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 
•    Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. 
•    Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. 
•    Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
•    Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 
•    Work Environment – Work environment is usually loud. 
•    Tools and Equipment – Scanner, company issued knives / cutters, electric and hand pallet jacks, mechanical hand tools.