Job Description
Job Description
**Responsibilities:
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- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation systems supporting plastic injection molding equipment.
- Support industrial robots through programming, setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
- Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on automated equipment to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
- Assist with automation startups, equipment changeovers, and process improvement initiatives.
- Identify root causes of automation and equipment failures and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Ensure automation systems operate in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, modifications, and system changes as required.
- Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to improve automation performance and efficiency.
- Assist with the installation and integration of new production equipment, including robotics, injection molding machines, material handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications:
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High School Diploma required.
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Technical degree or certification in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, or Automated Manufacturing Systems preferred.
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Hands-on experience or training in robot programming, including 3-axis Cartesian robots, 6-axis robots such as ABB, FANUC, and KUKA, and collaborative robots such as UR.
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Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, heating circuits, servo motors, and mechanical mechanisms preferred.
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Experience with plastic injection molding automation, including part removal, conveyors, vision systems, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), preferred.
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Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, drives, and basic HMI operation.
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Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical data.
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Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively address equipment issues.
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Ability to manage project schedules and develop contingency plans while working within budget requirements.
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Creative and analytical approach to identifying alternative solutions and improving processes.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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SolidWorks experience preferred.
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Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
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Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
You should be proficient in:
- Industrial Robot Programming
- PLC Programming Experience
- ABB
- FANUC
- KUKA