Automation Technician

This position provides production troubleshooting support and project support. The technician will drive improved uptime and quality through knowledge of Rockwell automation, Fanuc robotic cells, Cognex vision sensors and systems, Keyence and Datalogic bar code scanners and Keyence laser markers. The technician sustains improvements by maintaining best practices of updating back ups, schematics and communication of changes or concerns across shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Lead a cross functional team to resolve automation and control problems, or improve existing processes.

• Technical support with cross functional teams including maintenance, operations and quality. Some off hour support and weekend support is expected.

• Special projects as needed

• Controls programming and troubleshooting

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Follows company policies, standards and specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Strong understanding of machine tending production processes.
2. PLC troubleshooting knowledge (Rockwell / Allen Bradley), Fanuc robot programming knowledge.
3. Must be a self-starter and possess initiative and able to work with limited supervision.
4. Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Continue professional growth and knowledge through ongoing training and education.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people.Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems in dealing with complex machines and process problems. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Should have excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.
8. Contributes to building a positive team spirit and displays a great attitude.
9. Be available to work overtime when needed to complete projects and support the assembly process.
10. Process - improvement oriented.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

Associates Degree in Automation or related field or equivalent work experience of four to five years required. Prior experience with the following software: Rockwell Software RSLogix5000, Factory Talk View, Fanuc IR Vision and Cognex vision systems.

Physical Demands the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate orally with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial. Regular us of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.

• Must have the ability to stand, sit and/or walk for extended periods of time; stoop, kneel, bend, twist, reach, push, pull, grasp, and pinch on a continual basis.

• No heavy lifting is expected; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-50 pounds.

• The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations and to receive ordinary information.

Work Environment is indoors in a variety of settings including office, manufacturing floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. Other exposures to included but limited to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.