Automation Technician

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

About the role

This is a role within Systems' Operations and Supply Chain group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes, and (ii) support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.

Responsibilities

• Adjust programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes.
• Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.
• Mentor and train operators and maintenance technicians on use of automation equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on robotic systems at set intervals.
• Conduct equipment automation failure analysis, determine failure root causes.
• Troubleshoot basic errors of robots and resolve.
• Perform and assist in the repair and maintenance of robotic weld equipment.
• Assist in creating preventive maintenance work orders checklists to improve and maximize overall equipment usage.
• Assist other technicians doing preventive maintenance on complex equipment.
• Utilize maintenance management system to perform work (e.g. record work history, identify parts usage) in a timely and effective manner.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience of industrial and facility maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing machines.
• Ability to identify issues and repairs that are needed.
• Knowledge in computers and basic software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC or robotic programming experience.
• Microsoft applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.41 - $28.62/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements).
• 401k contribution.
• Eligibility for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.