Automation Technician

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Certificate in Machine Building, Machinist, or Maintenance Technician and/or completed apprenticeship is preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands on machine assembly experience.
• Electro-mechanical Technician
• Experience as a toolmaker or machinist is preferred.
• Must have an understanding of electrical circuits both AC and DC voltage with experience in print reading, interpretation, and panel wiring.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and ability to assemble like components per print requirements.
• Proficient in the use of machine tools, such as lathes, surface grinders, and milling equipment.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must be capable of verifying part conformance using measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, multi-meters, indicators, gauges, and micrometers.
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Building and troubleshooting mechanical assemblies, mechanical components, hardware and equipment with quality and timely focus to build special-purpose custom machinery, robotic work cells, injection mold screws and Rotary Platens.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate work required to assemble systems and sub-assemblies according to assembly blueprints and engineering intent.
• Perform machine build integration support and installation tasks.
• Perform setup and alignment of the system and sub assemblies.
• Repair and/or replace defective components of the system as required
• Work with the project team to provide the customer with a complete and functional system.
• Participate in tear down and shipping of equipment
• Reassemble equipment at delivery site to gain customer buy-off.
• Provide customer training when required.
• Travel to customers sites as required for installation and reintegration of systems.
• Set and maintain departmental goals in keeping with company objectives.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals.
• Make recommendations for quality and cost improvements.
• Ability to perform and test machine wiring and plumbing of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Assist in vendor follow-up as it related to ordering, scheduling, and receiving of components.
• Building and troubleshooting mechanical assemblies, mechanical components, hardware and equipment with quality and timely focus to build special-purpose custom machinery, robotic work cells, injection mold screws and Rotary Platens.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note: we do not offer work authorization sponsorship at this time.