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Automation Technician Molding or Assembly Machines

H R PUNDITS INC

Job Description

Job Description


Automation Technician Molding or Assembly Machines

Location: Buffalo Grove or Libertyville, IL

Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: Buffalo Grove 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM6:00 PM or 6:00 PM6:00 AM. Libertyville 8:00 AM5:00 PM.

Work Authorization: Buffalo Grove site U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder only . Libertyville site U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or H-1B.


Job Description & Skill Requirement

The Molding or Assembly Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing molding automation systems, including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices. This role ensures smooth operation of automated molding processes and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities


Automation Troubleshooting

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

Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

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

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.


Robot Programming & Optimization

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

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

Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.


Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.

Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.

Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.


Process Support & Continuous Improvement

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

Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.

Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.


Safety & Compliance

Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.

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


Qualification


Education

High school diploma or GED required.

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


Experience

25 years of experience in injection molding or assembly machine automation or a related field.

Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.


Skills

Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.

Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.

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

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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