Production Technician Specialist

Estwing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Estwing is seeking a Robotic Cell Technician to set up, program and troubleshoot robotic machining cells used to machine, grind and polish metal tools after forging.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 5AM-1:30PM, with compensation at $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience. Candidates should have at least five years in manufacturing and strong technical and math skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of physics concepts.
• Ability to work with algorithms, integrals and geometry basics.
• Ability to solve practical problems with concrete variables.
• Ability to follow written, oral or scheduled instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer skills and programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program robotic machining cells to polish, grind, machine and finish tools per design and standards.
• Adjust programs within robotic cells for variations in work in process tools.
• Troubleshoot programming issues and fix errors or malfunctions.
• Write programs for tool production and new tools as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and replace parts.
• Serve as Robotic Cell Technician when no programming issues.
• Transport tools to staging areas and complete routing/d data entry.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Five+ years manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics concepts

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Robotic programming classes

Physical stamina

Attendance and reliability

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Monday - Friday 5AM-1:30PM

$20.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Purpose:

To set up, program and troubleshoot robotic machining cells to machine, grind and polish metal tools following the initial forging of the tools all the way to the finishing operations to meet the company quality standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Setups and programs robotic machining cells to polish, grind, machine, and/or finishing tools according to the company design and standards.

2. Adjusts programs within robotic cells to correct program for variations in work-in-process tools.

3. Troubleshoots any programming issues and fixes any program errors or malfunctions.

4. Writes programs as needed for tool production and new tools as needed.

5. Performs minor maintenance on equipment, such as: replacing broken pneumatic hoses and cleaning blower tube, etc.

6. Performs duties as a Robotic Cell Technician when there are no programming issues to complete.

7. Transports tools to and from appropriate staging areas.

8. Completes the appropriate routing sheet and inputs data entry information in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have had at least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

2. Must display understanding of abstract concepts; have a mechanical aptitude with understanding of inertia, friction, position, speed, acceleration, transfer of force; and knowledge of plant machining operations.

3. Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as algorithms, integrals, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

4. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

5. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

6. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.

7. Must demonstrate basic computer skills along with programming concepts including Boolean logic.

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

9. Must attend job-related robotic programming and mechanical classes at company discretion and expense.

10. Able to stand eight hours or more per day. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.

11. Acceptable attendance, quality, productivity, safety, cooperation in previous positions.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

1. Ability to Learn

2. Analysis (Problem Identification)

3. Attention to Detail

4. Initiative

5. Judgment (Problem Solution)

6. Motivational Fit

7. Safety Awareness

8. Teamwork/Cooperation

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have had at least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

2. Must display understanding of abstract concepts; have a mechanical aptitude with understanding of inertia, friction, position, speed, acceleration, transfer of force; and knowledge of plant machining operations.

3. Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as algorithms, integrals, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

4. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

5. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

6. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.

7. Must demonstrate basic computer skills along with programming concepts including Boolean logic.

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

9. Must attend job-related robotic programming and mechanical classes at company discretion and expense.

10. Able to stand eight hours or more per day. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.

11. Acceptable attendance, quality, productivity, safety, cooperation in previous positions.

Salary Description

$20.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experience