Automation Technician-Night Shift

Technimark • Asheboro, NC

53d

About The Position

Assists with the efficient operation of the production area by ensuring automation equipment is in place and running properly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn injection molding equipment, assembly processes, auxiliary equipment, decorating equipment, robots, and automation equipment.
• Commitment to enroll in and/or completion of the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program .
• Must possess own tools for use on the job.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Must be able to troubleshoot complex servo driven systems, vacuum circuits, and read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and mechanical drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PLC controlled machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands and troubleshoots complex servo driven systems, vacuum circuits, and machines with the use of a digital multi-meter and machine documentation, mechanical drawings, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Maintains and improves all existing automation equipment.
• Assists in production start-ups and changeovers as related to automation equipment. This may include but is not limited to: leveling and squaring automation and robot heads, centering mechanical components, moving automation from one press to another, making stroke adjustments, and changing robot heads and related mechanical components.
• Responsible for learning how to start automation, modify moving axes points, and make small programming changes on various types of robots and other equipment.
• Responsible for replacing or repairing mechanical and electrical components.
• Assists engineering and various departments with implementation and installation of new jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees