Robot Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Support process and maintenance activities consistent with departmental expectations and goals (See attached Performance Objectives).
• Operate robotic equipment in accordance to the control plans established in order to satisfy the customer quality standards and delivery schedule.
• Identify, communicate and document any difficulties relating to the product, process and/or quality system as per Norplas’ TS-16949 directives.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the product, process and/or quality system through designated channels.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of recommended solutions.
• Participate in control plan updates as per TS-16949 protocol.
• Develop, implement, verify and document paint parameter settings for all application equipment to maintain the specified quality standards detailed in the control plans of all products.
• Complete all maintenance as directed in the total productive maintenance plan to ensure optimum performance of the robotic equipment.
• Perform all daily maintenance on electrostatic spray guns and related equipment to ensure optimum performance and paint utilization.
• Verify and calibrate as directed in the total productive maintenance plan to ensure the accuracy and repeatability of the painting process.
• Maintain organized daily logs of all maintenance activities, process parameter data and verification records.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams as assigned by the Robot Technician Team Leader.
• Train personnel as directed by the Robot Technician Team Leader in the implementation of the specified paint application methods and parameters in accordance to the control plans established.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Robot Technician Team Leader.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related and technical field of study required.
• Six years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Must pass Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Point Hue Test annually.
• Must be computer literate on the Windows platform.
• Previous automotive finishing and robotic experience required.
• Mechanical and electrical experience with industrial control an asset.
• Computer technology and programming an asset.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• The ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis.
• Ability to climb stairs is necessary.
• Ability to wear a respirator is necessary.
• Good vision at a close distance is required.