Automation Technician

Job Description

Title - Automation Technician­­

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Experience – 4+ years

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Location: Buffalo Grove

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Shift: 12 hours 6am to 6pm shift or 6pm to 6am shift

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Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding

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Job Description:

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Keywords:

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• Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
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• Injection molding automation
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• Robot programming and troubleshooting.
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• Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
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Mandatory Requirement:

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• 4 years of experience in injection molding automation or related field.

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• Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting

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• Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.

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Skills:

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• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.

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• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.

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• Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.

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• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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• High School Diploma or GED required.

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• Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.

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Experience:

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Automation Troubleshooting

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• Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.

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• Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.

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• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.

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Robot Programming & Optimization

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• Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.

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• Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.

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• Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.

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Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

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• Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.

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• Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.

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• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

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Process Support & Continuous Improvement

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• Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.

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• Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.

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• Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.

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Safety & Compliance

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• Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.

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• Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.

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The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

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Paid Leave, Health Insurance, Group life Insurance, Disability, 401(K)