Automation Technician

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Repairs and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and programmable components of production machines and equipment in and around the automated system work areas.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.

Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. This may involve inspecting and measuring parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems; removing and replacing worn or defective parts; realigns and adjusts components; repairing broken parts; and conducting operational tests of equipment following repair.

Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.

Modifies computer controlled motion of robot.

First responder to automated work area faults and enacts corrective measures to clear faults.

Operates robotic and programmable controls to test automated equipment after repair to verify proper operation of equipment.

Reviews manufacturers' service manual, and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.

Studies production and operation schedules and confers with Manufacturing Engineer, Production Group, and Maintenance Group to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with production requirements.

Set up and maintain records of planned, unplanned, and completed maintenance in PC based preventative maintenance program.

Works closely with Quality Group on problem resolutions and new product implementation.

Participates in strategic planning to include input regarding new equipment, support software, and training.

Supports the Engineering Group to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, work flow, time standard data collection, and documentation.

Supports the Production Group to determine workcell capacity, personnel requirements and utilization, and maintain schedule attainment goals.

Supports the Maintenance group to maintain uptime in all automated work areas, support internal programming efforts, provide maintenance support/repairs as necessary, and monitor an inventory of consumables and repair components.

Position may require moderate travel to corporate headquarters and vendor locations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Maintain and troubleshoot automated and programmable equipment to provide maximum uptime.

Effectively evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and documentation in automated work areas.

Provide uptime, downtime, and product throughput information of automated work areas.

Support Production Group to maintain scheduled throughput in automated work areas.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Indirectly provides work supervision to 3 - 4 production employees. Not responsible for direct employee supervision or management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school along with a minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Incumbent must have basic computer understanding including Microsoft Office, and robotic and programmable equipment software experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve difficult work positions for brief periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.