Automation Technician I

Challenge Manufacturing • Pontiac, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains, repairs, and assists in upgrades of highly automated robotic and non-robotic equipment. The following processes may be encountered: resistance welding of steel and aluminum, projection welding, MIG welding, robotic dispensing applications of body sealant and adhesive, drawn arc stud welding, flow drill, and various rivet assembly equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Technical Skills – Can read and interpret electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics, and other technical literature.
• Ability to use multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.
• Understanding of electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs.
• Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment.
• Proven mechanical and equipment repair skills.
• Observes safety, environmental, LOTO and procedural guidelines.
• Reports potentially unsafe equipment, materials, or situations to supervision or management.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
• Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills while sharing expertise with others.
• Understand, explain, and follow the company's Quality Policies while looking for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting cost.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Works well in group or by oneself in problem solving situations.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Keeps commitments.
• Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person if an alternate plan is needed.
• Looks for ways to conserve organizational resources.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes constructive feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives.
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Treats people with respect, inspires the trust of co-workers, and performs work ethically and with integrity.
• Upholds the organizational values.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences of others.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Volunteers enthusiastically, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles by setting and achieving challenging goals.
• Seeks increased responsibilities.
• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Focuses on solving conflict.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Listens to others without interrupting.
• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Participates in meetings.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and update electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics and other technical literature.
• Diagnose and repair faulty controls systems with a multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Modify, write, and troubleshoot robot programs.
• Participate in preventative actions where appropriate.
• Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Ability to apply common sense and deal with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Maintain and participate in housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.

Benefits

• ESOP program (shares of the Company given annually as an additional retirement benefit)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees