Automation Technician

inalfa; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Inalfa Roof Systems in Acworth, Georgia is seeking an Automation Technician to join the Maintenance team. You will troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain production and facility equipment, including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics, ensuring reliable operation on the shop floor.

The role requires 3+ years with automated industrial equipment and 2+ years in maintenance, with strong reading of blueprints and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years working with automated equipment in an industrial environment.
• Two+ years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, and maintain production equipment and tools.
• Diagnose robotic and automatic systems using standard equipment.
• Read blueprints and analyze equipment for preventative maintenance.
• Work with engineers for continuous improvement and equipment upgrades.
• Lead small projects occasionally.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical repair

Blue print reading

Robotics diagnostics

Instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us? Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Automation Technician within Inalfa you are in the driver's seat for troubleshooting, testing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining all equipment and tools related to production or facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of standard and specialized equipment for the diagnostics of robotic and automatic systems. Job Title: Automation Technician Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor FLSA status: Salary Non-Exempt

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician at Inalfa Roof Systems located in Acworth, GA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 480V & 110V Power wiring
• Hydraulics Repair troubleshooting
• Mechanical Power Transmission
• Pneumatic Systems Repair / Troubleshooting
• PLC programming / troubleshooting
• Control system repair / troubleshooting
• Blue print reading
• General knowledge of tools and equipment used for repairs.
• Provide preventative maintenance for assembly systems
• Analyze and modify PLC logic for the control of automatic equipment.
• Work with the manufacturing engineers for continuous improvement of current equipment.
• Make recommendations for new equipment in order to maintain the production schedule.
• Analytically solve problems in high volume production equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

From time to time it will be necessary to oversee and lead a project, which could include leading other employees to perform their tasks.

IATF 16949/ ISO14001 / ISO 45001 RESPONSIBILITIES

The IATF16949and ISO14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Adhere to all IATF16949 (Quality) / ISO14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the maintenance department function.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Minimum of three years working with automated equipment in an industrial environment. Additional documented experience could replace some of the educational requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for periods up to 12 hours; use extremities repetitively to manipulate and grasp objects, vibratory tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must be able to repetitively lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts.