Automation Mechanic, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking an Automation Mechanic in Des Moines, IA to maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.

You will work in an environment with coolant, dust, noise, and temperature variations, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to keep lines running smoothly. The role requires at least 1 year in automation or electronics, a willingness to work independently, and a background in pneumatics or robotics is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in automation, mechanics or electronics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Associate degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste and acting on environment performance results and findings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust or calibrate industrial machines.
• Apply creative skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics and pneumatics.
• Coordinate efforts with others involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation

Mechanics

Electronics

Pneumatics

Robotics

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Engineering (Industrial / Electrical / Mechanical / Robotics technology)

Job description

The Automation Mechanic is responsible for maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste and acting on environment performance results and findings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust or calibrate industrial machines.
• Apply creative skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics and pneumatics.
• Coordinate efforts with others involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in automation, mechanics or electronics required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Ability to stop production or prevent shipment of products that do not meet, or may not meet, quality and customer requirements.
• Associate Degree in Engineering field such as Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Robotics technology preferred.