Automation Tech II - 12 hour night shift

SITE Staffing, Inc; Village of Richfield (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking an Automation Technician to support robotic systems and automated machinery. The role involves programming, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Fork truck and Lockout Tagout certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Support end of arm tooling, robots, and automated assembly machinery.
• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and machinery.
• Train others on assembly machines and robot setups.

Skills

Safety Practices

Robotic Programming

Troubleshooting

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-Year Technical College

Tools

6-axis Robots

SCARA Robots

Conventional Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

Automation Technician

Hours: 12-hour shifts, nights, 7pm-7am, under a 2-3-3 rotation, working 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the next (48 hrs).

Pay: $36-$38/hour plus shift premium 10%.

This is a direct hire opportunity!

Job Description:

As an Automation Technician, you will support end of arm tooling (EOAT), robots, and automated assembly machinery, as well as provide input for process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

• Know and follow all of the company's safety rules, including safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices by conducting yourself professionally, prioritizing safety for yourself and others.
• Learn and master all necessary areas of the quality system.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform robotic programming, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Support automated machinery production runs by resolving technical issues.
• Train others on assembly machines and robot setups.
• Ensure work instructions are current.
• Order parts and materials as needed.
• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and machinery such as pad printers, sonic welders, heat stakers, and hot stampers.
• Identify unsafe equipment and ensure safe operation prior to line startup.
• Set up robots, EOAT, conveyors, degators, secondary equipment, etc.
• Build fixtures and guarding as needed.
• Document robotic application development and maintenance, including creating backups of programs and parameters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; a two-year technical college or four-year university program in a related field is preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Fork truck and Lockout Tagout certification.
• Experience working with conventional manufacturing equipment like milling machines, lathes, saws, and hand tools.
• Proficiency with 6-axis and SCARA type robots (Fanuc).
• Toolmaker/Machine Builder experience is a plus.