EAM Automation Technician Level I

Prescott Metal; Biddeford (ME); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescott Metal in Biddeford, ME seeks an Automation Technician to support assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and field training for custom automation systems. The candidate collaborates with engineers, handles documentation, and represents the company in customer sites.

The role requires a high school diploma with automation/mechatronics training preferred, along with strong electrical/mechanical skills and PLC basics. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; automation technology or mechatronics degree preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Experience with electrical wiring and crimping.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor drives, vision systems, and sensors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field work.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and maintain computer-controlled systems and robotic devices.
• Diagnose and repair automated systems; perform startup and debugging.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or software issues in field or shop.
• Maintain BOM changes and accurate time logging for jobs.
• Prepare testing documentation and records for validation.
• Travel to customer locations; support service, parts sales, and training.
• Assist engineers in projects and provide field technical support.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Crimping

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Jigs and fixtures design

ERP familiarity

Reading BOMs

Education

High school diploma; automation technology or mechatronics associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Multimeters

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 18 MORIN STREET - BIDDEFORD, ME 04005 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair

Summary

This position is responsible for some aspects of assembly, troubleshooting, development, installation, and training for service of custom assembly automation designed to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. In addition, the Level 1 technician plays a critical role in the job documentation, quality, and if required, professionally representing EAM/Prescott Metal in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assembly

• Assemble, repair, and maintain the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within the industrial and commercial products EAM builds.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs. Automation setup, startup, and debug.
• If a problem occurs, the technician needs to troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical or from the computer systems controlling the process.
• Maintain accurate Bill of Material (BOM) changes for all jobs.
• Maintaining accurate time logging for jobs.
• Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as multimeters and electronic controls testing equipment, and analyze/record test results.
• Assist in preparing written testing documentation.
• Prioritizing tasks based on production and service needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help EAM attain its goals.

Installation and Service

• Assist with service and spare parts sales.
• Assist with technical phone support.
• Machine setup and run up through customer approval process.
• Automation setup, startup, and debug at customer facility.
• Travel required to customer locations.
• Customer training.

Qualifications Technical Knowledge Required

• High school diploma; preferred to have completed an automation technology or mechatronics associate degree program.
• Electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies.
• Knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly ability.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Basic understanding of mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems, etc.
• Basic understanding of electrical sensors, PLC's, motor drives, vision systems, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
• Basic troubleshooting ability, and experience working with engineers on projects.
• Ability to design and build jibs and fixtures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Ability to learn to use basic ERP systems.
• Basic ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, scales, etc.
• Ability to perform service and/or machine installations in the field.

Physical Demands / Work Conditions

The Automation Technician stands for 8-10 hours per day with periodic sitting, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Use of hand and power tools requiring good dexterity. Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and electrical hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses while in production.
• Gloves when handling material that is sharp.
• Hearing protection while machinery is operating.
• Safety shoes.