Lifetime Products-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Mascot, TN
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

For over 35 years, 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. Our family of products include folding tables, chairs, basketball systems, storage sheds, kayaks, paddle boards, and playsets. As we continue to innovate, we are seeking employees to help build our Automation and Controls Department in our Mascot (Knoxville) Tennessee location. Members of this team will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of the electrical, fluid power, and software controls of automated equipment and systems. The right candidate will have the desire and ability to meet or exceed the highest safety and quality standards to achieve ideal equipment uptime and performance.

  • Work with internal and external resources to design, implement, and support Robot cells and equipment for post-molding operations and automated assembly of large blow-molded plastic consumer products.
  • Design, specify, and procure mechanical and electrical automation equipment such as robots, end-of-arm tools, PLC systems, control panels.
  • Assist and/or lead efforts for continuous improvement of factory automation equipment.
  • Prepare proposals and presentations for approval and cost-justification of new automation equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation, program code, instructions and training materials for equipment.
  • Support and help train plant personnel in operation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
  • Provide on-call support for equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed to support production schedule.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Preferred).
  • Five or more years related electrical controls or factory automation experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Fanuc Robot experience with working knowledge of Fanuc Roboguide, iRVision preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Allen Bradley PLC machine control systems, VFD's, sensors, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair Beckhoff PLC/ PC machine control systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
  • Willingness to mentor and train team members of various skill levels in the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing program
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401k
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