Automation Controls Technician 1st shifts

Automation Control Technician - 1st Shift
1st Shift: 7 am-3:30 pm
M-F
$1000 sign-on bonus after 90 days (based on performance/attendance)

Job Overview
The Automation/ Controls Technician uses many of the same skills as a mechanic and/or machinist. It requireshands on skills learned from repairing equipment, machining, fabrication, troubleshooting, assembly, etc.. Theseskills are ideal for helping us build the custom automation equipment that we design. Working with our engineersand other technicians to help us create our custom automation equipment. This role involves helping our teamassemble, wire, plumb, test run, troubleshoot and repair custom designed automation equipment. The automationequipment we design incorporates high tech systems such as robots, lasers, dial indexers, pick and placemechanisms, automatic feeders, automatic packaging, induction heating, machining, sawing, welding, forming,pressing, and most anything we can dream up.

A Day In The Life
Work alongside automation engineers and technicians to interpret our designs and to then help bring thedesigns to life. Study specifications such as viewing our models in SolidWorks, viewing drawings, sketches,models, or descriptions to be able to move forward with the building of the automation equipment.
Manages projects including organization and cleaning. Able to organize the incoming materials from ourmachine shop and our outside vendors for the various projects assigned to the position. Calculatesdimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method for putting together the various components ofthe automation. Able to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
Lifts machine parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable. Fits and assembles partstogether into assemblies and mechanisms.
Able to wire and plumb machines with the guidance of our engineers or technicians. Setup use and troubleshoot basic automation electronics such as sensors, VFDs etc.
Some experience with setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machine and weldingequipment to machine or fabricate parts. Able to verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Willingness to attend training to expand knowledge of current programming language and machinemaintenance, Ex. Basic Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and various PLC Robotic coding.

What will help you thrive in this role
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Five or more years experience in a mechanic / manufacturing / machinist environment and/or training; orequivalent combination of education and experience. Hand-on skills you might learn from working on cars,farms, homes, etc.. is a strong bonus. AS in engineering/technology would also be a plus.