CNC Controls & Robotics Technician - 2nd Shift Automation

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Rx Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Decatur, Indiana, is seeking a CNC-Controls-Robotics Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain and troubleshoot CNC equipment, PLCs, and robotic cells used to produce wood structures.

Responsibilities include learning machine programming via HMIs, coordinating with supplier OEMs, and conducting preventive maintenance with accuracy and safety. Candidates should have mechatronics or related degree and hands-on PLC/robotics experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechatronics, robotics, or CNC equipment, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or relevant electrical experience.
• Familiarity with controls hardware used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
• Knowledge of lock-out-tag-out procedures.
• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
• Experience in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience in troubleshooting industrial 6-axis Fanuc robots.
• Experience troubleshooting fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
• Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems for data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Attend training classes to learn about the operational and maintenance of purchased equipment.
• Setup and operate a host of CNC machinery to produce wood parts and structures.
• Setup and operate robotic cells to produce wood components.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley or Beckhoff PLCs.
• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robots.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Operate HMI screens for a variety of equipment and train operators on usage modes.
• Communicate with suppliers and guide their technicians to resolve breakdowns and downtimes.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform and record preventive maintenance on all equipment using state of the art CMM program for traceability.
• Manage equipment spare parts.
• Work with suppliers to perform annual maintenance requirements.
• Build maintenance area, workbenches and acquire necessary tools to perform required repairs.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechatronics knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Safety standards knowledge

Lockout/Tagout

Industrial networks

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree in mechatronics or robotics

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Fanuc robots

CNC machines

Job description

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Decatur, Indiana, is seeking a CNC-Controls-Robotics Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain and troubleshoot CNC equipment, PLCs, and robotic cells used to produce wood structures.

Responsibilities include learning machine programming via HMIs, coordinating with supplier OEMs, and conducting preventive maintenance with accuracy and safety. Candidates should have mechatronics or related degree and hands-on PLC/robotics experience.