Automation Technician

Tenneco; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Technician to enhance their manufacturing processes. This role involves providing technical analysis on weld integrity, troubleshooting robotic units, and ensuring compliance with quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, robotics, and statistical analysis, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in production. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certified welder with troubleshooting skills for robotics and welding processes.
• Experience with ISO/TS16949 and statistical quality control methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for weld integrity and automated processes.
• Conduct statistical analysis to improve manufacturing process controls.

Skills

Welding

Robotics troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Quality Systems knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ISO/TS16949 experience

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Certified Welder

Training classes completion

Tools

Welding Power Supply (Miller & Fronius)

Melton equipment

Thermal Dyne equipment

Lincoln Electric/Hobart Welding tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

GRADE:

WAGE RATE: See Scale for Seniority Pay

SHIFT: All Shifts

DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION: Litchfield

SUPERVISOR: Eng Mgr

SUMMARY:

Provide technical analysis to the plant regarding weld integrity. Provide technical support to automated manufacturing processes and robots. Provide technical support to Met Lab (or other areas of the plant as required) in the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of Quality systems that meet or exceed customer and ISO/TS16949 standards. Participate in formal problem-solving activities. Ensure product quality through statistical practices to maintain and improve welding (or other manufacturing) process controls. Must be able to work well with all plant disciplines, customers, and suppliers. Individual needs to be self-motivated, proactive and able to work well with others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical analysis to the plant regarding weld integrity. Seek outside vendor support as needed.
• Ability to program/repair/troubleshoot manufacturing robotic units.
• Conduct statistical analysis on product welding or other process capabilities. Review production boards and collected data to help minimize weld rework (FTT & SAP) to reduce the plant overall DPM.
• Provide support, knowledge, and training of Litchfield’s Quality Systems to plant personnel.
• Interface with external customers to coordinate actions on failure issues on parts and services.
• Interface with process engineering and manufacturing new product/process launches.
• Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and applicable work instructions.
• Operate within the ISO14001 Environmental policy guidelines.
• Seek additional training in areas of weakness to better their production supporting role.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

1. Operate various pieces of equipment assisting in troubleshooting to ensure correct operation.
2. Participate in the PPAP, process, and PSW runs.
3. Develop, maintain, and improve documents in accordance with TS 16949.
4. Provide technical knowledge to production areas as well as all support departments.
5. Submit TA EH&S policies and procedures.
6. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
7. Perform cuts and etches on welded parts for the Quality Met Lab.
8. Program/troubleshoot production robots as necessary to enhance production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a certified welder.
• Ability to troubleshoot and operate robots.
• Complete the “train the trainer classes”.
• Basic Reading, Comprehension, and Math skills.
• Good Organizational and Computer skills.
• Experience with ISO/TS16949 (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, GD&T, blueprint reading.
• Understanding of the BOS methodology.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to approve qualified and certified welders. Must be able to test and train Qualified Welders.
• Must be able to obtain Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work at the customer’s or supplier’s facility as needed.
• Must be able to change work pace as needed in response to customer or plant needs.
• Must be able to stagger breaks and lunches around production needs and work any shift.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Good Attendance / Accuracy / Consistency / Problem Solving Skills.
• Professionalism / Positive Attitude / Teamwork / Timeliness / Open to Change.

EDUCATION:

• Enhance one’s own knowledge base by taking classes and or attending training as set by Tenneco requirements.

AUTOMATION, TECHNICAL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Welding Power Supply (Miller & Fronius) - Programming, Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
• Melton - Programming, Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
• Thermal Dyne - Programming, Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
• JT Snow - Resistance welding (Spot/projection).
• Lincoln Electric/Hobart Welding – certified welding inspection – 2-week class.
• Certified Welding Exam – optional and with approval of management.

TO APPLY: Complete job bid application and return to the HR Department on or before the closing date. Job Bids are available by the employee entrance, and in the Human Resources office.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates will be considered eligible by meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Achieving Acceptable Attendance Performance:
• Minimum of 16 attendance hours.
• No more than 4 attendance occurrences for a twelve-month period.
• Achieving Acceptable Employability skills:
• No warning notices for 90 days.
• Performance Improvement Plans closed for 90 days.
• Complete a position set-up for more than 6 months with bender experience.
• Complete the “train the trainer classes”.