Automation Technician 3rd Shift

Moriroku Technology North America•Rainsville, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician at Moriroku Technology North America (MTNA), an automotive manufacturer, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production automation equipment while following MTNA safety policies and procedures and supporting business goals. The role works with injection molding, paint, and assembly equipment and helps maintain production uptime, output, and quality standards. The technician installs utilities, calibrates machines to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, sets up and optimizes robot programs, works with PLCs and vision systems, and supports production equipment changeovers. The role also builds end-of-arm tooling and gate-cut equipment, performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, and keeps maintenance records in accordance with ISO and IATF standards. This is a full-time position in a manufacturing-floor environment, with potential overtime based on production needs. Shifts may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience in industrial automation; automotive manufacturing experience is preferred by the posting.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform repairs.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to fabricate products using tools and equipment such as a drill press and lathe.
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and vision systems.
Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented approach.
Strong task prioritization and decision-making skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to walk and stand for more than 8 hours daily.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, including bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or degree in industrial automation or robotics.
Experience with injection molding.
OEM certifications from manufacturers such as Keyence, Cognex, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa/Motoman, or Fanuc.

Responsibilities

Install up to 480-volt, three-phase electrical service, compressed air, processed water, and other utilities for injection molding, paint, and assembly equipment.
Calibrate machines to OEM specifications to meet production requirements and quality standards.
Set up and optimize 3-axis and 6-axis robot programs for part takeout and gate-cut operations.
Work with Allen Bradley, Keyence, and similar PLCs used in production equipment.
Program vision systems, including cameras and sensors, to inspect production parts.
Support changeovers on vibration, ultrasonic, and Infrastake welders.
Build end-of-arm tooling and gate-cut equipment for injection molding processes using part specification drawings.
Perform routine machinery maintenance according to production and scheduling needs.
Monitor equipment condition through measurements, documentation, and diagnostic processes.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, PLC, camera, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair 3-axis and 6-axis robot equipment.
Troubleshoot ladder-logic software to support production equipment uptime.
Participate in crossover activities in other departments to improve production efficiency.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, and other maintenance activities in accordance with ISO and IATF standards.
Follow equipment-maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and documentation best practices.
Use Microsoft Office and general computing skills to support documentation.
Comply with safety standards and environmental regulations; follow lockout/tagout procedures consistent with company and OSHA guidelines.
Complete maintenance work in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines.
Communicate production needs and coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and within the maintenance department, verbally and in writing.