Robotics and Automation Technician

Job Description

The Robotics and Automation Technician I will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on automated manufacturing equipment including robotics, automated systems, material handling equipment, involving hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyance, sensor driven machinery and programmable logic controllers and interfaces. The job work functions require preventative and reactive maintenance for robotic and automated systems and equipment including but not limited to; repair, replacement, adjustment, lubrication, and programming.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on systems including but not limited to maintaining the operation, adjustments, repairs, changeovers, lubrication, and replacement of components pertaining to sensitive, robotic and automated equipment, conveyors and assembly and test equipment
• Proficient use of hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments for general repairs and maintenance of robotic and automated equipment, conveyors and assembly and test equipment
• Follow procedures and direction from senior technicians, engineers and subject matter experts tom complete prescribed work on equipment.
• Complete work under supervision of an assignment in a timely manner
• Ensure equipment maintains a priority on safety
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
• Open, close and edit work orders in the CMMS system, ensuring a high level of detail, time accounting and spare parts used or consumed are documented
• Verify that preventative maintenance procedures are carried out effectively, safe and ready for operation

Competencies:

• Demonstrated familiarity with startup and shutdown of automated equipment through general navigation of Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI). Capable to follow on-screen tools to diagnose and recover from prescribed faults. Allen-Bradley PLC preferred
• Foundation-level experience with articulated robots. Demonstrated ability to move robots using teach pendant. Fanuc preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Lock-out/Tag-out and safety protocols in a highly automated and electrical system environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail for work orders and time management
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings for pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Foundation -level experience with understanding sensors, vision systems, scanners, digital I/O modules- ability to replace and setup sensors. Cognex, Keyence, Banner, iFm preferred.
• Experience with conveyance systems-index, roller, belted and index table style material handling equipment

Skills and Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Operate within existing safety guidelines
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers
• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including weekends
• Must be able to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree, 2-year technical school, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in an automated manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements

• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.