Automation and Control Technician

Lifetime Products•Mascot, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Products, Inc., has applied innovation and cutting-edge technology in plastics and metals to create a family of affordable lifestyle products that feature superior strength and durability. As the world's leading manufacturer of folding tables, chairs, and basketball systems, Lifetime also manufactures storage sheds, kayaks, paddle boards, and playsets. Lifetime Products, Inc. is seeking full-time Automations and Control Technician to join our team in Mascot (Knoxville) Tennessee. The role supports large scale automation and robotics to ensure safe operation of automation systems and blow molding machines to create a high quality product. The Robot and Automation Technician will be responsible for working with engineering, machine processors/production teams and maintenance on a variety of systems. Types of systems they can expect to be working on are Fanuc robots, Allen-Bradley and various PLS controls systems, conveyors and more.

Requirements

Associate Degree/Technical School Training with a focus in the Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical fields
2 to 4 years of experience in Automated Systems and Controls
Electrical and Electronic principles
Knowledge of PLC Programs , with 1-2 year experience in PLC programming and HMI experience
Hydraulics and pneumatics experience
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical control drawings
Systematic troubleshooting experience
Availability to perform 24/7 emergency on-call duties on-site and by phone as needed
Ability to travel when required
Ability to take initiative and work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD electrical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Working with the operations team to keep automation systems and robotic components available to meet safety, quality, and production goals
Conducting planned preventative maintenance on automation systems, robotic components, molding machines, and support equipment
Repairing and adjusting sensors, vision systems, pickup locations, vacuum systems, parts carriers, and transfer/loading systems
Working in a team environment to prioritize emergency repairs with the needs of the organization
Work with engineering teams with robotic cell integrations, start-up, & troubleshooting
Service and repair of robotic and blow-molding systems
Well versed in all aspects of PLC Programming (Beckhoff and Allen-Bradley preferred), and HMI modifications, electrical troubleshooting, and production support
Understanding of industrial machine networking (Ethernet I/P, EtherCat, DeviceNet)
Other duties as assigned