AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Hutchinson

SUMMARY:

The Automation Technician performs machine repairs, projects, refurbishments, rebuilds, and preventive/predictive maintenance activities. The Automation Technician responds to machine repair calls and projects as assigned or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completion of assigned equipment PM activities as scheduled by CMMS.
• Repair and troubleshoot injection press mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot cementing/coating mechanical, electrical, and spraying systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot of robots and robotic assembly cells, including EOAT.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using machine schematics and assembly drawings.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and modify PLC programming, HMI development, and vision camera configurations. Basic PLC program development for machines.
• Navigate, program, and teach robot positions and programs, including I/O and EOAT.
• Plan and complete projects, refurbishments, and rebuilds.
• Complete and accurately enter work activity into CMMS.
• Daily housekeeping and 5S of work areas and maintenance shop.
• Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The employee must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with maintenance staff and personnel from other company departments. Attention to detail, accuracy, completion of scheduled tasks. The employee must have strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aptitudes, and be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision. Employee must possess applicable knowledge of PLC and robotic systems, including programming and troubleshooting. Employee must understand the role and function of the maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification or journeyman in related area. minimum four (4) years of equivalent experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math and problem-solving skills required for measurements, fabrication, and completion of paperwork and reporting.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Employee must be able to navigate and input data into CMMS. Employee must be able to use the computer to connect to various PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems using correct software and hardware configurations.

REASONING ABILITY:

The employee must have the ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, and determine a proper course of action. The employee must be able to troubleshoot systems and breakdowns by simplifying problems, process of elimination, and recognized problem-solving techniques. The employee must be able to implement necessary solutions under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or designee.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Hilo (fork truck) operator's license. Scissor lift operator's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, to climb, and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will work predominately in a maintenance shop and a manufacturing environment where the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be required including: safety glasses, steel toed shoes with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection. The employee may also be required to use a face shield, protective gloves and sleeves, fall protection harness, and hardhat depending upon assigned work tasks.