Automation Technician
Sapsol Technologies Inc•Buffalo Grove, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Molding or Assembly Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing molding automation systems, including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices. This role ensures smooth operation of automated molding processes and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2–5 years of experience in injection molding or assembly machine automation or related field.
- Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve issues with molding or Assembly automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
- Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
- Program and fine-tune molding or assembly machine robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
- Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
- Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
- Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
- Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Support mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
- Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
- Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
