Automation Technician III - Days

Kohler Co.

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to join our Casa Grande team, specializing in high-quality plumbing products and fixtures. In this role, you will maintain and troubleshoot robotic equipment and control systems throughout the plant, including Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLCs. Responsibilities also include supporting plant-wide controls such as PLCs, VFD calibrations, and safety systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced automation or robotics professional who is adaptable and eager to learn.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC is required.
A strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.
Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
A willingness to help with activities that may be outside of your job scope, especially as plant operations transition from the construction/set-up phase to the final “go-live” phase.
The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability.
Employment will be subject to a demonstrated maintenance of competency via a standardized knowledge check.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 20-30 pounds occasionally.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Consistent attendance and work performance.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or similar field of study.
Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
A natural ability for problem-solving and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity.
Experience with electrical troubleshooting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide support of robotic troubleshooting and change overs.
Provide trouble shooting of 24 Volt control systems.
Provide operations support of PLC troubleshooting, instrumentation calibrations, and VFD trouble shooting as needed.
Develop and maintain the operator and management of graphic displays for production information, faults, and related data.
Maintain documentation standards when interacting with PLC control systems, electrical drawings, and SAP records.
Work closely and coordinate with the Production, Scheduling and Purchasing teams on all project-related support responsibilities and activities.
Assist Automation Engineering with control system projects.
Attend technical seminars and training to learn and apply applicable innovative products and processes.
Adhere to safety and 5-S plant culture.
Perform other plant support as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain training on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures.
Automation Technicians must be able to operate power industrial equipment at times to accomplish their work responsibilities.