EAM Automation Tech Level III

Summary

This position is responsible for all aspects of assembly, troubleshooting, development, installation, and service of Custom Assembly Automation. In addition, the Technician plays a critical role in the job documentation, quality, and professionally representing EAM/Prescott in the field. Proficient in field service work and support. Will assist sales efforts with current and new customers. Travel required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Frequently works with mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Documentation of changes with engineering and purchasing.
• Automation setup, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Use mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems, for assembling customer jobs, etc.
• Installs electrical sensors, Programmable Logic Controller, motor drives, vision systems, etc.
• Maintain accurate Bill of Material (BOM) changes for all jobs.
• Working closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
• Able to assist with some basic engineering tasks.
• Lead customer projects, help manage the assembly team.
• Maintaining Accurate time logging for jobs.
• Prioritizing tasks based on production and service needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal/EAM achieve its goals.

Installation and Service

• Assist with Service and Spare parts sales.
• Assist with technical phone support.
• Machine setup and run up through customer approval process.
• Automation setup, startup, and debug at customer facility
• Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as multimeters and electronic controls testing equipment.
• Analyze and record test results and prepare written testing documentation.
• Assist with program debug.
• Travel required to customer locations.
• Working closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
• Customer training.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent/Associates Degree preferred.

• Strong electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies. 
• Strong knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools. 
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, including tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
• Experience with electrical control panels, maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, system, and tools.
• Experience managing inventory and company assets.
• Ability to design and build jibs and fixtures.
• Experience working with engineers on projects.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, components, and assemblies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Experience with basic Enterprise RP systems
• Ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, scales, etc.

• Ability to travel to perform service and/or machine installations.
• Leadership skills

Salary : $30 - $42