Robot Technician - 3rd Shift

Crenlo; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo is seeking a Robotic Technician to plan and develop robotics programs and provide production floor technical support for robotic work cells and peripheral equipment. The role includes cost reduction initiatives, improving fixtures and tools, and implementing new robotic programs.

You will train hourly associates, support preventative maintenance, and analyze robot performance while ensuring safety and quality across the production environment in Greeneville, TN.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or four years of robotic experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly is preferred.
• ABB or Fanuc programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop robotics programs and provide production floor technical support for robotic work cells and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain, modify, and implement robotic processes and weld paths as needed.
• Improve and optimize robotic programs continuously.
• Train hourly associates on robotic weld cells on the production floor or in a classroom setting.
• Develop and improve internal preventative maintenance processes to increase machine up-time.
• Assist in implementing customer-focused processes and product improvements.
• Analyze robot and peripheral equipment failures and perform repairs as needed.
• Collect and analyze data points to support project development.
• Participate in project teams for new products and processes and improve existing ones.
• Develop safe processes and monitor for safety compliance.
• Maintain poka-yoke techniques to address quality issues.
• Write work orders and material requisitions; maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Weld prints reading

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Robotics experience (4 years in lieu of degree)

Tools

ABB programming

Fanuc programming

Job description

As a Robotic Technician, you will plan and develop robotics programs, production floor technical support of robotic work cells and peripheral equipment. The Robotic Technician will be responsible for cost reduction initiatives, assistance with initiatives related to fixtures and tools and assistance in the development and implementation of new robotic programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and promotes a strong safety culture and follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifies and communicates workplace hazards and corrects or seeks assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Maintains, modifies, and implements robotic process programs. Modifies existing robotic processes and adds/modifies weld paths as needed.
• Continually works to improve and optimize programs.
• Trains hourly associates in the correct operation of the robotic weld cells by providing training on the production floor or in a classroom setting.
• Assists to develop and improve our internal preventative maintenance processes to increase machine up-time and availability.
• Assists in the implementation of customer focused processes and product improvements.
• Analyzes robot and all peripheral equipment failures and repairs as needed.
• Collects and performs basic analysis of various data points.
• Participates on project development and implementation team for new products and processes. Improves existing products as assigned.
• Develops safe processes and monitors existing processes to ensure the safety of all associates.
• Ensures that poka-yoke techniques are maintained to address quality issues.
• Writes work orders and material requisitions, as necessary.
• Maintains technical documentation and training requirements for robot cells including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of systems.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read and interpret weld prints.
• High competency level with Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Possession of strong problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or four years of robotic experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly is preferred.
• ABB or Fanuc programming experience is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:

• Second shift: 3 PM- 11:30 PM; overtime as required.
• This position works primarily in a production environment with some office work.
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting approximately 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location(s)

115 Leonard Drive, Greeneville , Tennessee 37745 , United States

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or four years of robotic experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly is preferred.
• ABB or Fanuc programming experience is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:

• Second shift: 3 PM- 11:30 PM; overtime as required.
• This position works primarily in a production environment with some office work.
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting approximately 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.