What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at VICTOR STANLEY LLC?
UniSite Design, Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of high-quality commercial grade site furnishings. We take great pride in designing and manufacturing Victor Stanley, Inc. products which comprise one of the finest collections of site and street furnishings (litter receptacles, benches, tables & chairs, picnic tables, ash urns, planters, tree guards, seats, bike racks & bollards) in the world. Carefully integrated designs and innovative use of materials and technology embody our commitment to produce durable, strong, functional, attractive and comfortable site furniture.
We have an immediate opening for Automation Technician. The Automation Technician works directly with the Engineering & Production Department to support our manufacturing facility. They should have the ability to program, troubleshoot errors, and repair malfunctions with welding robots, CNC water jet, PLC controlled equipment, CNC routers, CNC mills and machining centers, and other CNC machines. The Automation Technician must possess the ability to ensure the automated systems and equipment are serviced, programmed, adjusted, calibrated, and maintained. Must have the ability to design, fabricate, install, test, modify, and troubleshoot electronic and control systems.
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 job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred
- At least 3-5 years experience working with automation equipment and programmable controllers or
- In lieu of 3-5 years experience will consider Electronics Degree/Certification or Military Electronics/Electrical Technician Training
- Knowledgeable and experienced with industrial control hardware and communication systems (PLC’s)
- Must be able to apply mathematical concepts such as, fundamentals of fractions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- General Maintenance Experience a plus
*UniSite Design, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
