Automation Technician

Technimark LLC; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technimark LLC in Pharr, TX seeks a maintenance technician responsible for safety-compliant operations and sustaining automated equipment across multiple work centers. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document activities, and support automation startups and changesovers.

You will troubleshoot servo-driven systems, PLCs, and electrical schematics, while mentoring technical associates and ensuring high OEE through systematic improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of automated equipment and robotics preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot servo-driven systems and interpret electrical schematics.
• Willingness to train and mentor technical staff in process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment and keep housekeeping standards.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance and document activities in the asset system.
• Operate automation systems, adjust parameters, and implement minor programming changes on equipment.
• Troubleshoot automation, servo, and PLC systems using diagnostic tools.
• Assist with production start-ups, changeovers, and equipment relocations as needed.
• Provide training to shift operators to improve equipment performance and OEE.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Innovative

Tools

Digital multimeters

PLC

Job description

• Responsible of follow all safety guidelines, for maintaining a safe work environment and sees that all shop safety rules are being followed, and all housekeeping standards are met.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and documenting all maintenance activities within the company's asset management system.
• Responsible for ensuring all shift production data is properly recorded and maintained for all work centers in the IQ system.
• Responsible for starting up and operating automation systems, adjusting axis positions and preset parameters, and implementing minor programming changes on automation equipment, robots, PLCs, and other mechanical and electrical assets.
• Responsible for replacing, repairing and improve mechanical and electrical components.
• Responsible for troubleshooting complex servo-driven systems, vacuum circuits, and PLC-controlled machinery using digital multimeters and technical documentation, including mechanical drawings and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Responsible for supporting the training and development of technical associates in process excellence through classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and mentoring.
• Responsible for assisting with production start-ups and changeovers related to automation equipment. Duties may include, but are not limited to, leveling and squaring automation and robot end-of-arm tooling, centering mechanical components, and relocating automation equipment as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Manager or direct supervisor.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair activities, as required and assigned, to support building and infrastructure upkeep.
• Serves as a troubleshooter for automation, secondary equipment, and related issues during development runs.
• Responsible for training shift operators on the proper operation of automation systems to help improve equipment performance and overall OEE.
• Serves as a subject matter expert by providing machine and process expertise in the investigation, analysis, and implementation of preventive actions related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Equal Opportunity Employer
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