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in Pontiac, MI
Senior Automation Technician
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Pontiac, Michigan |
About this job
POSITION PURPOSE
Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting, and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Junior Auto Technician and Auto Technician team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
Expert level of craftsmanship and pride in work
Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld-process troubleshooting and set-up coordinated with production
Demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical/mechanical prints
Perform, train and critique equipment preventative maintenance
Plex utilization (downtime codes, note entry, documentation, locating part listings/prints, etc.)
Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics/prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel): Expert level Wiring harnesses
Drive systems
Relays
Boards
Motors
Modify and perform advanced programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications Basic offline programming
TCP verification
Advanced weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)
Troubleshoot and adjust weld fixtures
Use the following equipment safely: Expert level Hand measuring tools (Calipers)
Multi meters
Amp meters
Welding current meter
Digital force gauge
Micro-Ohm meter
Fixture adjustments minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from Weld Maintenance Mechanics)
understanding of shimming processes
basic understanding of hydraulic systems (process, functions, etc.)
Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications
Expert troubleshooting of pneumatic systems Setting/ adjusting pressure
Troubleshoot cylinders/valve banks
Replace cylinders or faulty equipment
Troubleshoot equipment communication issues: Expert level Ethernet/IP
DeviceNet
Remote I/O
Senior Automation Technician must demonstrate competency inALLthree (3) of the below specialties;
Controls:
PLC Programming PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence)
Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC
Program Panel View (HMI)
Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks
Search, cross reference, and edit a program
Troubleshoot HMI system Load program
Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.)
Replace system, set IP address, set system name
Troubleshoot Valve Stacks
Robotics:
Expert level robot programming methods Load ID
Gun Tuning
Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)
Program robot offline (write routines)
Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers
Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes
TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB BullsEye system is a plus)
Creating offset positions
Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders
Welding:
Expert level Weld Troubleshooting If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds
Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card
Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician
Minimum 15 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or Equivalent experience and education
Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems
Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)
Advanced Knowledge of PLC systems and Basic programming methods
Advanced Knowledge of Robotic applications
Advanced Knowledge of welding applications