Robotics Lead Technician

About the role

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products. The Robotics Lead Technician is responsible for programming robot weld machines and other programmable equipment. This position reports to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Weld/Paint.

Responsibilities

• Programming robotic welders (Motoman, Cincinnati Milacron)
• Set up PLC and robot communications on new and old equipment
• Understand weld quality
• Troubleshoot and remedy weld defects, wire feeders, weld power sources, welding torches, etc.
• Debug robotics programs
• Provide technical support for robotic systems
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Create backup of robot programs or parameters
• Analyze and improve robot programs and move to improve efficiency
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Set up/program/conduct tests for process improvement and new products
• Provide technical assistance to production supervisors, industrial engineers, and project managers
• Trains others when changes in equipment or programs
• Involvement in the successful launch of new products and technology
• Responsible for the monitoring and improving the manufacturing process, working with production, tooling, maintenance, quality to enhance throughput, quality, uptime, and reducing costs
• Troubleshoot including but not limited to mechanical, electrical controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotics, vision, PLCs, tooling
• Implement permanent corrective actions based on troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions
• Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent 2-year college or technical school offering specialized robotic training preferred
• Electrical tech, PLC Programming knowledge required
• Minimum 2 years Robotic Welding Programming experience required including robot interface, programming, or peripheral equipment integration/operation
• 2-5 years workable knowledge of MRC (Motoman) and Milacron knowledge required
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic weld parameters and torch angles
• Must have ability to program, startup, troubleshoot and repair robots, with an emphasis on programming
• Robot and PLC interface code development and debug experience
• Understand communication between PLC and robot integration
• Reading and working from blueprints, programming and editing complex weldments, operating a highly technical robot, and work with select weld processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding methods, programming logic, weld parameters, and highly technical equipment
• Should be literate in computer skills using Windows, MSOffice and AutoCad

Qualifications

• Customer Focus – solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement. Strives for quality and excellence
• Accountability – takes a no excuses approach to making things happen. Takes responsibility for own actions and results
• Teamwork – Actively assists to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Communication Skills – Effectively expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form
• Collaboration - Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives

Skills

• Robotic Welding Programming
• PLC Programming
• Robot Interface
• Weld Quality Understanding
• Troubleshooting and Repairing Robots
• Technical Support for Robotic Systems
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing Work Instructions Documentation
• Downtime Evaluation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually.

Schedule

Work is performed indoors in a heated modern factory space. Ambient working temperature may range from 55 F – 90 F, depending on season. Work area is clean and free from wet, slippery conditions.

Location

Batesville, IN 47006, United States of America