Automation Technician 2, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc.; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Iowa is seeking a skilled technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.

You will also program PLCs and robots, run tests, and maintain service records to ensure continuous operation. A related Associate's Degree plus 2–4 years of experience are preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and PLC/HMI programming is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in industrial engineering, electrical, mechanical, or robotics tech.
• 2–4 years related experience preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing PLC and robot programs.
• Diagnose equipment problems with operators and determine root causes.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine installation procedures.
• Set up and test industrial equipment for proper operation.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial machines.
• Maintain equipment logs and test instruments.
• Coordinate with team on installation and maintenance.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robot control systems

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatics

Mechanical assembly

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Robotics technology

Tools

PLC

HMI programming

Robot programming

Test equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for set-up and maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. Perform installation of process control and robotic equipment. Perform update modifications, preventative maintenance, and periodic performance checks. Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed. Interact with all levels on the operational team. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT —

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform modification of existing PLC and robot programs
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, or calibrate industrial machines
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires
• Apply creative skills with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and the ability to install, program, troubleshoot, circuitry, control systems, and machinery
• Perform testing, start-up, and complex troubleshooting of PLC and industrial control systems
• Program robot for series of manipulator moves manually or by electronic instruction to a microprocessor or by setting up and adjusting sequence by hand-help teach pendant
• Design, program, & troubleshoot PLC, industrial control systems and relay control circuits to include panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and interfaces
• Make majority of program decisions
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and/or robotic control systems
• Knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred
• Machining experience preferred

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Robotics technology preferred

Experience: Two to four years related experience preferred

Computer Skills: Must demonstrate computer literacy; Proficient using Microsoft Office; Experience in PLC and HMI programming