Paint Robot Technician

Great Plains Mfg•Salina, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Paint Robot Technician at our Construction Equipment Facility in Salina, KS. This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required.

Requirements

Experience with setup, operation and programming of paint robots
Experience in Automated Manufacturing helpful
Excellent communication skills
Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
Excel in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
Ability to be flexible, work with interruptions and shift priorities as needed
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent Time Management & Manufacturing Organizational Skills
Willing to work overtime and occasional off-shifts as required for robot programming
Drive culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change to streamline processes
Familiarity with AS400 helpful, but not required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree, Diploma/Certificate, and/or equivalent work-related experience in: Robotics Technology, Automation/Controls Technology, Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology, Electrical Technology

Responsibilities

Setup, operation and programming of various paint robots
Monitor and maintain robotic cell controls equipment, including programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robot controllers.
Monitor and maintain integrated process equipment using paint robots.
Support offline development of robot programs for new product using emulation software and robot test cells.
Collaborate with GPM Production, GPM Engineering, GPM IT group on operational, controls, network and automation solutions.
Support Production staff in operation and management of production equipment ensuring maximum equipment effectiveness and efficiency. Assist with startup and shutdown of equipment.
Troubleshoots controls issues, recommend improvements and solutions to support production. Support implementation of improvements.
Support GPM Maintenance with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
Learn Allen Bradley and Omron PLC programming to assist Controls Engineer and Technicians.
Learn Industrial Networking best practices and troubleshooting.
Assist creation of new automated cell concepts and support new automation project implementation.
Assist with maintaining GPM safety and robot standards.
Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.