Automation Technician - 1St Shift

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to integrate robotics, vision systems, part feeders, PLC's, etc. into an automated production cell
• Ability to layout and build electrical panels/equipment in a neat and orderly manner
• Drive continuous improvement activity on existing automated manufacturing equipment (upgrading controls, rewiring/replacing control panels, and integration of new equipment)
• Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues on the manufacturing floor
• Create new electrical schematics and updated existing schematics as needed
• Implement safety improvements to machines such as light curtains, interlocked guards, and ergonomic operator interface buttons
• Provides input pertaining to the development of functional specifications for new equipment builds. Partners with manufacturing engineers and equipment vendors on best practices
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum Associates degree in electronics, electromechanical or controls related field.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing
• High level of proficiency with troubleshooting and programming of PLC's (Omron experience is a plus)
• High level of proficiency with implementation and programming of HMIs, motion control drives, vision systems, and Robotics
• High Level of proficiency with PC Based systems including networking systems
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts
• 401k with company matching and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement