Automation Technician

Adaptec Solutions is a top ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform processes to assemble and wire prototypes, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment mechanisms, and robotic automation equipment per factory standards and job specifications utilizing fundamental engineering principles, theories, and techniques. Recommend improvements to function and ease the installation process. The position reports to the Operations Manager/Shop Foreman and will be required to take direction from project leaders, including Project Managers, automation technicians assigned as project technician leads, and other Adaptec managers/leaders.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to build and wire automation systems.
• electrical panels using various hand and power tools and measurement instruments at varying voltages.
• Test and debug equipment as required to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Perform mechanical fabrication work that may include, drilling, tapping, mechanical brake, and machining.
• Traveling to the customer job site to install equipment, perform preventable maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electronic equipment. Maintain technical knowledge.
• Appropriately document all work performed (i.e., field service reports/mechanical & electrical print updates). Provide technical assistance to operators and supervisors on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems.
• Ensure timekeeping in Paylocity is entered correctly and in accordance with Adaptec requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training in the electrical/mechanical field preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical & pneumatic prints.
• Valid driver’s license is required to travel to customer locations.
• Ability/Willingness to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
• 5 years minimum experience in an automation assembly environment.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:

Strong mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of plumbing systems design and documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints, and comprehend specifications, and schematics.
• Demonstrates organizational and project management skills, including the ability to set and manage multiple priorities, and to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and data files.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with diverse internal and external groups.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and industry-related technical instructions and specifications in mathematical or diagram form to understand and define product requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer knowledge including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications.

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, AND SOFTWARE USED:

Basic Equipment and Machinery: Various hand, and power tools, forklift, pallet jack, electrical meters, and test equipment. Proper PPE – Safety glasses and shoes.

Experience with Bridgeport operations is a plus.

Computer Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel, reach, push, pull, lift, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, balance, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.

• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Close mental and visual attention is required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring close coordination and fine adjustment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Most work performed in a typical manufacturing/production environment. However, the employee could be subject to adverse environmental conditions such as: noise, vibration, occupational hazards (moving mechanical parts), fumes, odors, dust, and oils when traveling to customer locations.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $27 - $32 per hour. The hourly rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.