Innovation Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for creating/maintaining quality check fixtures, maintaining/modifying existing robotics and automated equipment, and implementing innovative solutions as directed by Innovation Engineer/Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Responsible for building, programming, and maintaining machine vision equipment

· Responsible for the programming and optimization of robots as directed

· Responsible for optimizing production assembly equipment for quality and productivity purposes

· Design, implement, and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used for industrial automation applications (with limited or no assistance)

· Assist with the development and integration of new automation equipment/robotic cells while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols

· Work alongside production, assembly, quality, or maintenance departments on projects requiring collaboration

· Expected to take floor calls to the production and assembly stations to address equipment issues

· Attend new and current model equipment trials/run-offs when needed

· Assist with the set-up/running of current production or service parts as required

· 5S Principles must be a priority

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Communicate with Production Engineer, Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and related departments

· Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors when necessary

· Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as needed

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE:

· High School diploma or G.E.D

· Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems/schematics

· Associates/Technical Degree in related field

· Fabrication Experience

· Experience with machine vision systems. Setup, program, debug (Mostly Keyence & Cognex)

· Experience with robot programming (Fanuc, Sepro, Motoman)

· Experience with troubleshooting/modifying PLC & HMI code, ladder logic (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)

· Experience with CAD a plus (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Satisfactory work record, including attendance

· Willing to work overtime during the week and weekends when necessary

· Willing to work off-shift hours for call-ins or coverage as needed

· Willing to travel up to 2 weeks at a time

· Desire to pursue advanced education

· Ability to multi-task

· High degree of attention to detail

· Basic computer skills

· Basic fabrication skills

· Basic troubleshooting skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.97 - $23.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23