Automation Technician II, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Des Moines, IA is looking for an Automation Technician 2. This role involves installation and maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in production equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience with industrial and robotic control systems, alongside skills in PLC and HMI programming. The company environment may expose you to various elements, requiring adaptability and attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 proper functionality.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial machines.
• Maintain equipment logs and service records.

Skills

Industrial control systems experience

Robotic control systems knowledge

PLC programming

HMI programming

Knowledge of electronics

Pneumatics knowledge

Mechanical assembly knowledge

Machining experience

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate Degree in 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.