3rd Shift Automation Technician: PLC & Robotics

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. seeks an experienced technician to set up and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will install process control and robotic equipment, run preventative maintenance, and keep service records.

Expect collaboration with the operations team and ability to pause production for quality control. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating PLCs and industrial controls, with the goal of minimizing downtime and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related engineering field preferred.
• 1 year of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI programming.
• Computer literacy; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Examine work orders and converse with operators to identify problems and determine cause.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine installation procedures.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper function.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, or adjust industrial machines.
• Maintain equipment logs with performance, repairs, and tests.
• Calibrate testing instruments to spec and coordinate with team.
• Advise management on customer satisfaction and product improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and detect potential issues.
• Test faulty equipment and diagnose malfunctions using test equipment.
• Inspect components for defects and proper installation.
• Program PLCs, industrial control systems, and robotic interfaces.

Skills

Independent work

Industrial control systems

Robotics control systems

Electronics knowledge

Pneumatics

Mechanical assembly

Machining experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics Technology

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. seeks an experienced technician to set up and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will install process control and robotic equipment, run preventative maintenance, and keep service records.

Expect collaboration with the operations team and ability to pause production for quality control. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating PLCs and industrial controls, with the goal of minimizing downtime and