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Title: Automation Technician

Pay Rate: $25/hr - $35/hr

Location: Walker, MI or Coopersville, MI

Schedule: 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

The Automation Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and technical support of automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume consumer products application.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do…

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components.
• Performs set up and running of high-speed automation equipment.
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur, identify the root cause, correct as needed
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on molding, assembly and packaging machines
• Repair robot end tools, mechanical systems, and controls, calibrate and adjust robot pick and place points if needed
• Identify risk areas likely to cause equipment breakdowns, participate in projects for the purpose of improving equipment reliability, process improvement, lean manufacturing
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings
• Upload programs in the event of program loss or CPU replacement
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Perform preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment
• Analyzes engineering test results, and implements changes to resolve problems
• Assist automation team in the qualification process of automated systems
• Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications
• Assist engineering test results, and work with lead techs to implement changes to resolve problems.
• Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers
• Assists engineers with outside third-party automation developments
• Assists technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
• Monitors, audits line and makes necessary adjustment to keep machines running efficiently and to quality standards
• Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment
• Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures)

What you'll bring:

• 1-5+ years of technician experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing line environment
• Must have successful proficiency & completion of technician training for production line
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Kuka, Siemens, or Rockwell PLC tools
• Hands-on individual with mechanical aptitude, problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills

If you are looking to join a growing organization who focuses on state of the art equipment and investing in their employees, apply today!

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