Automation Technician III

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 Auto Technician I and II team members

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Mentor Automation Technician level I & II members as well as Weld Technicians
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician II
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
• Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints
• 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) : Intermediate level w / Electrician Supervision o Wiring harnesses o Drive systems o Relays o Boards o Motors
• Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications o Basic Offline Programming using RoboCAD / Robot Studio o TCP Verification o I / O Simulation o Move Creation / Modification o Zone Setups
• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)
• Use the following equipment safely : Advanced level o Hand measuring toolsAmp meters o Welding current meter o Digital force gauge o Micro-Ohm meter
• Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer)
• Understanding of shimming processes
• Setup and Troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications
• Automation Technician III must demonstrate competency in (1) of the below specialties;
• Controls : o PLC Programming o Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence) o Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC o Program Panel View (HMI) o Troubleshoot / Setup I / O blocks o Search, cross reference, and edit a program o Troubleshoot HMI system o Load program o Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.) o Replace system, set IP address, set system name
• Troubleshoot Valve StacksRobotics : o Intermediate robot programming methods o Load ID o Gun Tuning o Adding system components (i.e., add valves / I / O blocks) o Program robot offline (write routines) o Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers o Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes o TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus) o Creating offset positions o Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse codersWelding o Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting o If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT o Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers o Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment o MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers o Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation o Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns o Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming o Troubleshoot / setup projection welds o Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to read and interpret job element sheets

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

▪ High School Graduate or equivalent ▪ Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses ▪ Excellent verbal communication skills ▪ Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.) ▪ Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates) ▪ Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates) ▪ Knowledge of PLC systems and Intermediate programming methods ▪ Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience

Experience

Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

You should be proficient in :

Machines & technologies you'll use :