Controls/Automation Technician

Robot knowledge: Programming, ABB, Fanuc, Nachi Robots, PLC programming and troubleshooting, Allen Bradley Establish and update schedules for all maintenance required to ensure the continued optimum performance of all robots Program robot paths and operating parameters for new products and continuous improvement of existing programs Perform, instruct and train all team process engineers and die setter in “real time” trouble shooting techniques.

This includes basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections Initiate robot application enhancements with regard to part quality and safety Develop, organize and improve spare parts inventories Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of the control plan for all parts manufactured by the molding department Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals Lead and participate in team activities to continuously improve molding performance goals to achieve outstanding performance levels Basic knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers, spreadsheet and word processing applications To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach to ensure a satisfied and productive workplace To persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of supervisory, process engineering and die setter personnel which provide for an overall positive working environment Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures to provide for a safe and healthful workplace.

Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected.

Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur Job Requirements: Troubleshoot and proactively maintain automation equipment Maintain inventory of the regions automation equipment Learning how to start automation Test new automation technologies/platforms Set up of automation cells and auxiliary automation for injection molding presses Create and/or modify tooling and automation equipment Perform preventative maintenance of automation systems Perform preventative maintenance on automation equipment and maintain records Support the design and implementation of factory automation equipment Operate automation equipment to better understand the operation of equipment and processes Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment Determine root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment Insure proper inventory of automation parts and all associated equipment Maintain existing automation equipment and end-of-arm tooling Support production through improvement of automation equipment, operations and troubleshooting Perform a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on assembly automation equipment Read & modify electrical schematics as needed for automation equipment Create and/or modify existing end of tooling and automation equipment Assemble, debug and test various types of industrial automation equipment Perform and evaluate automation efficiency studies for optimization Solve automation problems & increase self-knowledge