What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Falcon Plastics?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
1. Maintain and service automation equipment including : Robotic welding cells, safety devices, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
2. Work with engineering in the design, construction, and implementation of automated systems including : Research and recommend devices for implementation, procure quotes from automation suppliers, Execute from concept to implementation.
3. Conceive, design, install, start-up, and commission small scale automation / control improvement projects and support larger scale capital projects implemented at sites.
4. Resolve problems in a timely manner.
5. Create drawings, documents, and schematics for existing and new automated systems and keep them up to date.
6. Sets up interference zones with PLC or light curtains.
7. Schedule and work with site contacts and contractors.
8. Strive for continuous improvement.
9. Align, fit or assembly components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates or microscopes and multimeters
10. Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
11. Develop SOP's on equipment.
12. Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
13. Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.
14. Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems. Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
15. Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers or other equipment.
16. Understanding of automation and control systems common components and ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and configure not limited to motors, valves, limit switches and ladder logic.
17. Must possess strong PLC ladder logic and robot programming and trouble shooting skills (Motoman and Fanuc robots).
18. Proficient in advanced mechanical assemblies, sensor technology, pneumatics, setups and adjustments
19. Controlling of operations of equipment or systems.
20. Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
21. Knowledgeable in computing systems and control system hardware including instrumentation PLC and HMI equipment.
22. Ability to read and interpret documents including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatics.
23. Experience with advanced robot mechanical, controller, torch and work cell repairs.
24. Ability to diagnose, service and or repair equipment in a timely manner.
25. Be a self-starter and team player.
26. Exhibit a high level of safety.
27. Generating or adapting equipment and technology to service user needs
Position Requirements
Education and / or Experience : Relevant Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training Requirements : Successful completion of the following training is required :
New Employee Orientation Checklists Position Specific Checklist
Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills : Knowledge and ability to apply concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions using scientific rules and methods.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Software Knowledge : Must develop a working knowledge of IQMS (company enterprise system), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email and Windows based applications. Industrial control software Fanuc Robotics iRVision
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; (oils, anti-freeze, etc.); outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Position Automation Technician Req Number ENG-25-00001
