Automation Technician

Who We Want:

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 assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Automation Technician I and II team members.

What You'll Do:

• Mentor Automation Technician level I & II members as well as Weld Technicians
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician II.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel).
• Ability to perform intermediate level tasks (with electrician supervision):
• Wiring harnesses
• Drive systems
• Relays
• Boards
• Motors
• Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications.
• Basic Offline Programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio.
• TCP Verification
• I/O Simulation.
• Move Creation/Modification.
• Zone Setups.
• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)
• Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer).
• Understanding of shimming processes.
• Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
• Automation Technician III must demonstrate competency in (1) of the below specialties:
• PLC Programming
• Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence)
• Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC
• Program Panel View (HMI)
• Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks
• Search, cross reference, and edit a program
• Troubleshoot HMI system
• Load program
• Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.)
• Replace system, set IP address, set system name
• Troubleshoot Valve Stacks
• Intermediate robot programming methods
• Load ID
• Gun Tuning
• Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)
• Program robot offline (write routines)
• Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers
• Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes
• TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus)
• Creating offset positions
• Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders
• Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting
• If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
• Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
• MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
• Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
• Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
• Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds
• Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester

When and Where:

This will be a2nd Shift (2pm - 10pm) Monday-Friday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).
• Excellent verbal communication skills (required).
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.).
• Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates).
• Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates).
• Knowledge of PLC systems and Intermediate programming methods (required).
• Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required).
• Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required).
• Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).
• Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or equivalent experience and education (preferred).
• Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred).