Description

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN. Our facilities are top-notch and company culture is healthy. Decisions are made quickly, good ideas are embraced, excellence and effort are rewarded, and we have the resources to do what we need to do. Solving the problems of a large and highly automated manufacturing and distribution company are interesting and exciting. If you want to be a part of a team that strives to manufacture superior quality tools, works hard, is nimble, and challenges status quo, then this might be the right opportunity for you!

The Automation Technician works with engineers and maintenance to identify and solve issues with automated equipment in production, coordinates robotic maintenance and repairs, and streamlines communications programming between PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and robots. The Automation Technician plays a critical role as part of the Automation Engineering group, helping to optimize cycle times of existing production programs, coordinating machine service calls and preventative maintenance, responding to automation alerts, and working with Engineers to modernize existing equipment.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Work with Engineers to design, specify, and implement electrical control systems
• Work with Engineers to design and implement mechanical systems and fixtures for use in automated applications
• Troubleshoot utilizing robot programs, PLC ladder logic, HMIs, and CNC equipment
• Work with mentors and teams to solve problems to improve manufacturing processes
• Improve system designs for better safety and production efficiency
• Develop and execute in-house testing procedures
• Perform data collection and analysis

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Industrial Electronics, a computer-related field, or a mechanical field plus a minimum of 6 months experience, or, an equivalent combination of related work experience and education.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and/or Autodesk Inventor
• 2 years of Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc Robots, and/or HAAS CNCs experience, required
• Strong problem-solving experience and decision-making skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of circuit design and power systems

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.