Challenge Manufacturing is looking for an Automation Technician IV to 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 assessing welding/robotic applications.
Requirements
- 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).
- Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications.
- Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio. TCP Verification, I/O Simulation, Move Creation/Modification, Zone Setups.
- Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.).
- Use the following equipment safely at an advanced level: Hand measuring tools, Multi meters, Amp meters, Welding current meter, Digital force gauge, Micro-Ohm meter
- Automation Technician IV must demonstrate competency in (2) of the below specialties: PLC Programming, Intermediate 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, Intermediate robot programming methods, Load ID, Gun Tuning, Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)
Responsibilities
- Mentor Automation Technician level I-III members as well as Weld Technicians
- Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician III.
- 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).
- Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications.
- Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/RobotSetup.
- Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.).
Other
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required)
- Excellent verbal communication skills (required)
- Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)
