Automation Technician- 2nd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Grand Rapids, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Automation Technician I and II team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).
Excellent verbal communication skills (required).
Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.).
Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates).
Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates).
Knowledge of PLC systems and Intermediate programming methods (required).
Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required).
Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required).

Nice To Haves

Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).
Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).
Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or equivalent experience and education (preferred).
Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

Mentor Automation Technician level I & II members as well as Weld Technicians
Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician II.
Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel).
Ability to perform intermediate level tasks (with electrician supervision): Wiring harnesses Drive systems Relays Boards Motors
Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications. Basic Offline Programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio. TCP Verification I/O Simulation. Move Creation/Modification. Zone Setups.
Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)
Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer). Understanding of shimming processes.
Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
Automation Technician III must demonstrate competency in (1) of the below specialties: PLC Programming Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence) Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC Program Panel View (HMI) Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks Search, cross reference, and edit a program Troubleshoot HMI system Load program Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.) Replace system, set IP address, set system name Troubleshoot Valve Stacks Intermediate robot programming methods Load ID Gun Tuning Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks) Program robot offline (write routines) Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus) Creating offset positions Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester