Automation Technician 2, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking an Automation Technician 2 responsible for maintaining all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in production. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in industrial control systems and PLC programming. Key responsibilities include installing robotic equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting industrial machines. Strong independent working ability is required, along with knowledge of electronics and mechanics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with industrial control systems and/or robotic control systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation of process control and robotic equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and performance checks.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial machines.

Skills

Experience with industrial control systems

PLC and HMI programming

Knowledge of electronics

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of pneumatics

Mechanical assembly

Machining experience

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics Technology

Job description

The Automation Technician 2 is responsible for set-up and 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 installation of process control and robotic equipment.
• Perform modification of existing PLC and robot programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust or calibrate industrial machines.
• Examine work orders and communicate with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Interact with all levels on the operational team.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations or tests.
• Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience with industrial control systems and/or robotic control systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of electronics.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Technology preferred.