EAM Automation Technician Level I

PRESCOTT METAL•Biddeford, ME

8d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for aspects of assembling, troubleshooting, developing, installing, and training in the service of custom assembly automation designed to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. The Level I technician also contributes to job documentation and quality, and may professionally represent EAM/Prescott Metal in the field. The role includes assembly, repair, and maintenance of computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used in EAM’s industrial and commercial products. It also involves automation setup, startup, debugging, testing, customer-site installation and service, technical phone support, customer training, and travel to customer locations. The technician maintains accurate job documentation, including bills of material and time logs, and assists with testing documentation and service and spare-parts sales. The position is located at 18 Morin Street in Biddeford, Maine. It is full-time, day shift, with travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Electrical wiring and crimping skills for small- to large-gauge wire and cable assemblies.
Knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools.
Mechanical and electrical assembly ability.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical blueprints.
Basic understanding of mechanical components, bearings, and pneumatic systems.
Basic understanding of electrical sensors, PLCs, motor drives, and vision systems.
Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
Basic troubleshooting ability and experience working with engineers on projects.
Ability to design and build jigs and fixtures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to learn basic ERP systems.
Basic ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, and scales.
Ability to perform field service and/or machine installations.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per day, with periodic sitting, walking, stooping, and reaching.
Ability to frequently lift or move material manually weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good dexterity for using hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Completed an associate degree program in automation technology or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

Assemble, repair, and maintain computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used in EAM’s industrial and commercial products.
Perform routine diagnostic checks, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and make repairs.
Set up, start up, and debug automation systems.
Troubleshoot issues and determine whether they originate in mechanical, electrical, or computer-controlled systems.
Maintain accurate bill-of-material changes and time logging for jobs.
Test electro-mechanical assemblies with instruments such as multimeters and electronic-controls testing equipment, and analyze and record test results.
Assist in preparing written testing documentation.
Prioritize tasks based on production and service needs.
Assist with service and spare-parts sales and technical phone support.
Set up and run machines through the customer approval process.
Set up, start up, and debug automation at customer facilities.
Travel to customer locations and provide customer training.
Perform other duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal/EAM achieve its goals.