Robotic Automation Specialist — Lean Manufacturing

Hubbell Incorporated; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated, located in Leeds, AL, seeks a hands-on Robotic Technical Specialist to drive program development and fixture/tooling design for casting, metal fabrication and welding on the shop floor.

You will optimize processes with lean tools, develop robot cell programs, troubleshoot with maintenance, and push scrap reduction and productivity using Fanuc and ABB robotics. An AS degree and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Robotics, Automation, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years in a manufacturing or process engineering floor-support role.
• Continuous improvement and lean experience in manufacturing is helpful.
• Experience with maintenance of robotic equipment.
• Knowledge of foundry castings, grinding, welding or fabrication.
• 3D printing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures and tooling to hold and process materials for loading, grinding, and welding.
• Develop programs to move, position, and process parts within robot cells.
• Study and optimize process times to reduce waste in robotic operations.
• Leverage lean tools to improve manufacturing processes and introduce new ones.
• Develop and manage scrap reduction initiatives.
• Create standard work instructions and documentation as changes occur.
• Inspect materials and products to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Observe machinery for malfunctions and work with maintenance to troubleshoot.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through kaizen events.
• Stay current with national and international manufacturing trends.

Skills

Fanuc Robotics Programming

Fanuc CNC Programming

ABB Robotics Programming

Lean Manufacturing

Robotics Maintenance

3D Printing

Education

AS Degree in Robotics or equivalent

Tools

Robotic systems

Fixture/tooling design

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated, located in Leeds, AL, seeks a hands-on Robotic Technical Specialist to drive program development and fixture/tooling design for casting, metal fabrication and welding on the shop floor.

You will optimize processes with lean tools, develop robot cell programs, troubleshoot with maintenance, and push scrap reduction and productivity using Fanuc and ABB robotics. An AS degree and 3+ years' experience are required.