Title - Automation Technician
Location - Libertyville, Illinois
Experience - 5 years
Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding
Job Description:
Mandatory Requirement:
- 4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.
- Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical certification or associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
- Experience:
Automation Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
- Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
Robot Programming & Optimization
- Program and fine-tune moulding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
- Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
- Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
- Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
- Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Process Support & Continuous Improvement
- Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
- Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
- Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.