Robotics and Automation Technician

EOS • East Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics and Automation Technician I will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on automated manufacturing equipment including robotics, automated systems, material handling equipment, involving hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyance, sensor driven machinery and programmable logic controllers and interfaces. The job work functions require preventative and reactive maintenance for robotic and automated systems and equipment including but not limited to; repair, replacement, adjustment, lubrication, and programming.

Requirements

• Demonstrated familiarity with startup and shutdown of automated equipment through general navigation of Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI).
• Capable to follow on-screen tools to diagnose and recover from prescribed faults.
• Foundation-level experience with articulated robots.
• Demonstrated ability to move robots using teach pendant.
• Demonstrated experience with Lock-out/Tag-out and safety protocols in a highly automated and electrical system environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail for work orders and time management
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings for pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Foundation-level experience with understanding sensors, vision systems, scanners, digital I/O modules- ability to replace and setup sensors.
• Experience with conveyance systems-index, roller, belted and index table style material handling equipment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Operate within existing safety guidelines
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including weekends.
• Must be able to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in an automated manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Allen-Bradley PLC preferred
• Fanuc preferred.
• Cognex, Keyence, Banner, iFm preferred.
• Associates degree, 2-year technical school, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on systems including but not limited to maintaining the operation, adjustments, repairs, changeovers, lubrication, and replacement of components pertaining to sensitive, robotic and automated equipment, conveyors and assembly and test equipment
• Proficient use of hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments for general repairs and maintenance of robotic and automated equipment, conveyors and assembly and test equipment
• Follow procedures and direction from senior technicians, engineers and subject matter experts tom complete prescribed work on equipment.
• Complete work under supervision of an assignment in a timely manner
• Ensure equipment maintains a priority on safety
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
• Open, close and edit work orders in the CMMS system, ensuring a high level of detail, time accounting and spare parts used or consumed are documented
• Verify that preventative maintenance procedures are carried out effectively, safe and ready for operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED