Automation Technician

Description

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The successful candidate will join Automation, an ambitious new department at Acutec, which is responsible for the in-house development, installation, integration, and maintenance of automated systems. The team is responsible for maintaining documentation, troubleshooting automated systems, and collaborating with teams that work with automated systems. The employee (in cooperation with the team) will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of automated systems and robotic programs. Acutec is a clean, climate-controlled facility that houses state of the art manufacturing and automation machinery. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 · Interface with the automation team to ensure automated systems are functioning properly. 

· Assist in installation and integration of automated systems. 

· Guide machine operators through use of automation technology to ensure proper system handling. 

· Assist shop personnel in checking or troubleshooting equipment as required. 

· Create and maintain design records for all automation projects, once familiarized with schematics and CAD

· Maintain the proper safety system according to current regulations.

· Display willingness to learn programming techniques. 

· Ensure documentation and work instructions are up to date.

· Ensure automated systems are backed up and the current programs are on file. 

Key Roles

  · Assist and learn to test mechanical and electrical systems for integration of automated systems.

· Interface with necessary teams to troubleshoot, maintain, and update existing automated systems as needed.

· Perform system turnovers to ensure accurate setup (fixturing, program selection, gripper changes)

Assist the automation team in all aspects of integration (wiring, pneumatics, electronics, safety, and monitoring).  

Requirements

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education & Experience Requirements:

This position requires 2 years of experience in manufacturing technology, or an equivalent combination of experience and technical education in fields related to automation or electrical systems. Formal training or education in a related field is a plus. 

This position presents an opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual to take a step forward in their career. 

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

The employee must express a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment

The employee should have basic knowledge of electrical components and machine control systems. The employee must display proficiency with using hand tools. Experience in documentation using Word and Excel is a must. The employee should be familiar with building systems by following written instructions or blueprints.  The employee must be a strong team player and have the ability to integrate with multiple people in a cross-functional roll, be a self-starter, be able to present progress and train co-workers on new technology. Candidates should have basic mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic skills. Experience with CAD programs is a plus, but not required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Guide machine operators through use of automation technology to ensure proper system handling. 

Physical Demands

The job requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee moves between a shop work environment (which is frequently loud) and an open workshop environment. 

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.