Automation Technician - All Shifts
About Us
SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.
Job Summary
To support the manufacturing environment to ensure equipment and processes are operating at high efficiencies.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and maintain custom electromechanical equipment, automated work cells, vision systems and multi axis robotics.
- Review and analyze PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting complex systems.
- Initiate and complete technical activities leading to improved production processes.
- Manage daily tasks and communicate progress to impacted groups.
- Write robotic programs to ensure operational efficiencies of operating equipment for production.
- Cross-train other technical staff as needed on specialty robotic work stations.
- Provide technical assistance to others as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
- A two-year post high school diploma / certificate in a technical trade and 0 – 1 year experience; OR a high school diploma / GED with four years of related automation experience.
- Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
- Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Knowledgeable of PLC programs.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Technical skills in manufacturing processes of mechanical systems.
Desirable Qualifications
- Associates degree / certificate.
- Robotic programming experience.
- Metal fabrication experience.
- Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.
ADA Requirements
Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
What SMC has to offer?
- Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
- Stable schedule
- Paid holiday and PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Life and disability insurance
- Training and career growth programs
- Amazing co-workers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program