Automation Technician II - 2nd Shift

About Us

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America.

One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

About the Role

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assessing welding/robotic applications. Mentor Auto Technician I and Auto Technician trainees.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities of Automation Technician I
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
• Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints
• Perform, train, and critique equipment preventative maintenance
• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (e.g., connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel) with basic level support from an Electrician
• Work with wiring harnesses, drive systems, relays, boards, and motors
• Modify and perform basic programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications:
  • Basic Teach Pendant Programming
  • TCP Verification
  • I/O Simulation
  • Move Creation/Modification
• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, pneumatic systems, etc.)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications
• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required)
• Excellent verbal communication skills (required)
• Experience with Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of PLC systems and basic programming methods (required)
• Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required)
• Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (required)
• 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required)
• Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred)
• Associate degree in mechatronics, controls, or maintenance technician (preferred)
• Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician (preferred)
• Strong electrical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred)

Schedule

This will be a 2nd Shift position: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Location

Spartanburg, SC (Plant location).

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) program: Challenge gives shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually as an additional retirement benefit.