Manufacturing Automation Technician

STENA•Middle River, MD

44d•$25 - $37

About The Position

We’re seeking detail-oriented and proactive Automation tech. In this role, you will support robotic and automated solutions used for aerospace manufacturing processes. This role offers a great opportunity to support the latest AFP, assembly and machining equipment while playing a crucial role in assuring OEE and on time delivery. Who WE are and where WE are going: At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Candidate must have a H.S. Diploma and (2) year of Hands-on experience with Maintaining, cleaning, and assembly of mechanical, pneumatic, and Electrical controlled components for Automation or Numerical Control equipment.
Understanding of assembly tolerance stack-ups.
Work schedule will be discussed during application process.

Nice To Haves

Experience with troubleshooting AFP process issues.
Highly values team success and communication.
3+ years’ experience in a support role for preventive maintenance of equipment used in Aerospace Assembly and or Composites Manufacturing.
Desire to learn and pursue training opportunities that strengthen CNC capabilities and increase critical trouble shooting skills.

Responsibilities

Perform disassembly, cleaning and exchange of perishable components. Interface between operations, Automation Engineering and skilled trades. Documenting trends and allowing the operators to focus on quality and process completion.
Assist with the tracking equipment and component trends. This data and feedback will be used to establish component service life, useful life, durability, and longevity. This feedback will be provided to the automation and equipment engineers allowing TPM initiatives to progress quickly.
Work in a team environment supporting the Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and area leadership team by providing clear communication on equipment status.
Ability to follow a pre-determined cleaning and replacement schedule for perishable parts.
Provide a level of Mechanical aptitude that assures the critical components are dis-assembled and re-assembled consistent with OEM requirements.
Provide feedback concerning automation equipment issues that allows Mechanical and Electrical Controls (MEC) and Machine Repair (MR) teams to correct electrical and mechanical issues that are above routine preventive maintenance.
Hands on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic assembly systems, or experience that will allow employee to be trained to support cleaning and replacement of perishable components.
Basic understanding of PLC’s, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, Numerical Control Machines, and robotic production equipment is desirable but not required.