Automation Specialist

Metalsa•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The Automation Specialist ensures that robots, PLCs, and peripheral equipment operate properly and safely. The role supports installation, debugging, and programming of equipment; champions Poka-Yoke improvements in production areas; and works with Maintenance to prioritize projects and determine resource needs. The specialist assists Machine Repair with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on automated equipment, keeps documentation, parameters, and programs current, and develops operational knowledge of manufacturing equipment. The position works daily with all shifts to improve efficiency, productivity, and uptime, and serves as a resource to managers implementing production-area projects such as Poka-Yokes and cell modifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as departmental needs change. All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining supporting evidence; and promptly reporting identified deviations, risks, or control deficiencies to their direct leader.

Requirements

A two-year degree in electronics or computer science, or four years of equivalent automation experience in manufacturing; automotive experience is preferred.
At least two years of experience programming and troubleshooting robotics equipment.
At least two years of proven experience with industrial equipment, equipment specification, and equipment installation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
Understanding and programming proficiency with Allen-Bradley controls equipment, preferably PLC 5, SLC 500, and RSLogix 5000.
Knowledge of Pro-Face panel-view software, Ethernet, Sick Safety, Keyence Safety, IFM cameras, Cognex cameras, Keyence Cameras, Fanuc robots, Fanuc Robo-Drill, and TUV Safety.
Fundamental understanding of GMAW principles and their application to robotic applications.
Experience writing operational procedures, using documentation systems, and managing projects.
Thorough understanding of the operation, control, and adjustment of automation.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing automation experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Programming proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC 5 and SLC 500 controls.

Responsibilities

Ensure robots, PLCs, and peripheral equipment operate properly and safely.
Assist with installation, debugging, and programming of equipment.
Champion Poka-Yoke improvements in production areas.
Work with Maintenance to determine project implementation priorities and resource needs.
Assist Machine Repair with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on automated equipment.
Keep equipment documentation, parameters, and programs current.
Obtain operational knowledge of all manufacturing equipment.
Work daily with all shifts to improve efficiency, productivity, and uptime.
Serve as a manager's resource for production-area projects, including Poka-Yokes and cell modifications.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; execute assigned control activities; maintain supporting evidence; and report identified deviations, risks, or control deficiencies to the direct leader.