Automation Technician

Grede•Reedsburg, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about starting your career with an organization that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every day? If you are ready to join a reputable independent company with a 100-year history of success, Grede is the place for you, and we value all our employees and their roles as an important part of our united team.

Requirements

Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.
Judgment to perform work and make decisions as to setups and quality with concentrated mental and visual attention.
Moderate physical exertion.
Able to lift to up to 50 pounds.
Physical movement includes repetitive motion, with twisting, bending, and standing during the shift.
Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE. (Safety goggles, hearing protections, steel-toe non-slip safety shoes, and gloves as needed.)

Nice To Haves

Some robotic and CNC programming experience is preferred. Will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Write, backup, and managed storage of programs for CNC lathes and Machining Centers.
Write, backup, and managed storage of vision system programs utilized for robotic cells, presses, molding machines, lathes, and any additional locations where the use of a camera is deemed beneficial.
Experience with project management to ensure deadlines are met.
Determine what process is causing non-compliance and correct if possible.
Design and assist in the installation of robotic cells.
Design, program, construct, repair, and test new and old casting gauges for compliant or non-compliant products.
Research innovations in the Automated Processes.
Research and test new cutting tools for lathes and machine centers.
Troubleshoot and adjust existing robot and lathe programs.
Train new personnel on the operation of lathes and robotic cells.
Assist maintenance with technical issues and repairs of Robotic and CNC equipment.
Assist with implementation of automated systems plantwide to improve system processes and customer quality wherever possible.
Assist with CNC and Robotic equipment integration to PLCs at current and new workstations.
Utilize delay time constructively by doing housekeeping or other area improvement activities.
Participate in area continuous improvement efforts including Employee Involvement activities.
Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
Able to work overtime as assigned