Automation Technician 2, 1st Shift

Accountabilities

• Perform installation of process control and robotic equipment.
• Perform modification of existing PLC and robot programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust or calibrate industrial machines.
• Examine work orders and communicate with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Interact with all levels on the operational team.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations or tests.
• Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with industrial control systems and/or robotic control systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of electronics.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Technology preferred.