Maintenance Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidates should have 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams. Occasional travel (<5%) and CI involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with strong knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/troubleshoot equipment and facility systems with emphasis on controls including relay logic, PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components and networks.
• Lead CI initiatives and support engineering/operations on process improvements.
• Travel occasionally for training (<5%).

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

Vision systems

Allen-Bradley

Siemens hardware/software

HMI programming

Servo drives

Electrical power distribution

Cross-functional team

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens hardware/software

HMI/PLC programming

Servo drives

Robotics systems

Vision systems

Job description

Requirements:

Candidate will have competent troubleshooting skills in PLC program troubleshooting, servo systems, industrial controls, motor controls and electric circuits. Thorough knowledge and/or experience in industrial automation networks, safety devices, robotics, vision systems and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Basic understanding of CNC. Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and/or in a cross-functional work team environment. Individual must possess strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Principal Area of Responsibility:

The individual will be responsible for maintaining/troubleshooting any equipment and facility systems with an emphasis on controls including relay logic, PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley), servo drives and motors, robotics, vision systems and electrical power distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and hydraulic presses, furnaces, grinders, steel preparation and coating equipment, gear shapers, robotics, CNC machining centers, gear shapers, dust and fume collection equipment, transformers, switchgears, busbars, HVAC equipment, and fire suppression systems.

Specific Duties:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with regards to maintaining, repairing processes and systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components and networks.
• Strong knowledge of Alan Bradley and Siemens hardware/software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing equipment systems including controls (relay logic, PLC and HMI programs, servo drives, and motors), automation and robotics, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of multi-axis robots.
• Provide assistance to engineering and operations relating to process issues and/or improvements
• Consult with automation component suppliers to specify products for installation, and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials and/or parts
• Participate in, or lead continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as required (not typically a part of job function, for training purposes, <5%)

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong working knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical power distribution systems, and building systems.
• Must possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities and the ability to multi-task.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.