Robot Technician - 1st Shift

Crenlo•Greeneville, TN

About The Position

The Robot Technician plans and develops robotics programs and provides technical support for robotic work cells and peripheral equipment on the production floor. The role supports cost-reduction initiatives, fixtures and tooling initiatives, and the development and implementation of new robotic programs. It also contributes to product and process improvements, machine uptime, safe production processes, and quality controls. The position works primarily in a production environment, with some office work. The stated schedule is second shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with overtime as required. No travel is required. The position is classified as salary, non-exempt. Duties and requirements may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Associate degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or four years of robotic experience in lieu of the degree.
Ability to read and interpret weld prints.
High competency with Microsoft applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and technical skills, with strong attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily; the listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb ladders, and regularly lift approximately 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in metal fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly.
PLC experience.
ABB or Fanuc programming experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards, and correct or seek help correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Maintain, modify, and implement robotic process programs, including modifying existing processes and adding or modifying weld paths as needed.
Continually improve and optimize robotic programs.
Train hourly associates in correct robotic weld-cell operation, on the production floor or in a classroom.
Assist in developing and improving internal preventative maintenance processes to increase machine uptime and availability.
Assist with implementing customer-focused processes and product improvements.
Analyze robot and peripheral-equipment failures and repair equipment as needed.
Collect and perform basic analysis of data points.
Participate on project development and implementation teams for new products and processes.
Improve existing products as assigned.
Develop safe processes and monitor existing processes to ensure associate safety.
Maintain poka-yoke techniques to address quality issues.
Write work orders and material requisitions as necessary.
Maintain technical documentation and training requirements for robot cells, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and system repair.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies, and best practices in areas of responsibility.