Automation Technician

Precision Associates•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Automation Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves automated equipment and control systems used in manufacturing operations. The role involves working with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and other industrial automation systems, as well as assembling and installing custom production equipment. The technician uses schematics and Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting, and works with the team to support manufacturing operations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of PLC programming experience.
At least 2 years of industrial robot programming experience.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (2-year) in Automation, Mechatronics, Fluid Power, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated skills.
Experience working with injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and adjust sprue-picking robots on injection molding machines.
Set up and adjust programs on Fanuc 6-axis robots.
Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems, including systems from Allen-Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta.
Read and follow schematics to assemble end-of-arm tooling for robots.
Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids.
Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting.

Benefits

Medical insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
401(k) matching plan, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Basic Life insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Voluntary Life insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
LTD/STD insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Flexible benefits plan, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Generous PTO plan, beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Employee savings account (interest paying), beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Eight paid holidays, starting upon hire.
Employee loan, available after one year of full-time employment.
Biannual profit-sharing program, available after one year of full-time employment.