Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Paris, TN, US, 38242 Requisition: 67088

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and implementing safe, efficient, cost-effective, and robust automated systems that increase productivity, improve accuracy, maintain repeatability, reduce repetition, and achieve quality requirements.

Determine solutions to mechanical, electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems, and make recommendations/decisions based on this information.

Will include executing preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, improvements to preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, and unscheduled work orders on production cells.

Assembly, Installation, Programming, and Troubleshooting of new work cells.

Troubleshoot existing work cells as needed.

Aid in design/implementation of cell/cell layouts, and various projects.

Aid in design/implementation of quality check systems in work cells.

Continuously improve design/operation of components in work cells.

Keep production equipment and robotics area in clean and orderly condition at all times.

Support code for programmable devices, such as robots, servo drives, and Programmable Logic Controllers in accordance with company standards.

Aid in generating concise operator instructions for existing and new automated systems.

Education and Qualifications:

Completion of Vocational School course or 2-year degree in Automation/Robotics/Engineering and/or equivalent experience.

Working knowledge of RS Logix, KAREL, vision systems, and basic computer software skills.

Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.

Must be flexible, willing, and able to work excess hours when needed.

Attend training when necessary.

Skills:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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