Proficient electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PLC programming
Experience with robotic applications and offline programming
Strong understanding of welding applications and procedures
Ability to mentor and guide junior technicians
Willingness to travel for work-related requirements.
Responsibilities
Mentor and develop Automation Technicians and Weld Technicians
Execute all duties of an Automation Technician III proficiently
Adhere to safety protocols during equipment servicing
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using prints
Modify programming tasks for robotic applications
Conduct intermediate weld troubleshooting across various welding methods
Perform preventive maintenance on specialty equipment.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative team environment
Exposure to advanced technology in automation and welding
Travel opportunities for diverse project experience
Support for continued education and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
Mentor Automation Technician level I-III members as well as Weld Technicians
Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician III.
Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel). Perform tasks at an intermediate level with electrician supervision: Wiring harnesses, Drive systems, Relays, Boards Motors
Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications.
Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio. TCP Verification, I/O Simulation, Move Creation/Modification, Zone Setups.
Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.).
Use the following equipment safely at an advanced level: Hand measuring tools, Multi meters, Amp meters, Welding current meter, Digital force gauge, Micro-Ohm meter
Fixture adjustments - minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer).
Understanding of shimming processes.
Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
Automation Technician IV must demonstrate competency in (2) of the below specialties: PLC Programming, Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence), Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC, Program Panel View (HMI), Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks, Search, cross reference, and edit a program, Troubleshoot HMI system, Load program, Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.), Replace system, set IP address, set system name, Troubleshoot Valve Stacks, Intermediate robot programming methods, Load ID, Gun Tuning, Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)
Program robot offline (write routines)
Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers
Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes
TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus)
Creating offset positions
Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders
Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting
If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
