Robotic Technical Specialist - Leeds, AL

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

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Robotic Technical Specialist - Leeds, AL

A hands-on shop floor-based technical specialist role. Provide program development and fixture/tooling design for various casting, metal fabrication, and welding applications. Oversee and troubleshoot daily manufacturing processes while pursuing continuous improvement in areas such as scrap reduction and productivity increases while minimizing cost. Processes will include, but not be limited to, the following areas: robotic grinding, robotic welding, CNC robotic grinding, CNC part loading.

• Design fixtures and tooling necessary to hold and pick materials for loading, grinding, and welding operations.
• Develop programs to move, position, and process parts within the robot cells.
• Perform studies to optimize process times and reduce waste in robotic cell operation.
• Through the use of lean engineering tools, design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
• Develop, implement and manage scrap reduction initiatives.
• Create new standard work instructions and documentation as process changes dictate.
• Examines materials and products at various stages of processing to ensure they conform to specifications.
• Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and works in tandem with maintenance team to troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement (kaizen) events
• Keep up to date with current and developing trends at national and international level manufacturing trends and technology.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• AS Degree in Robotics, Automation, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering floor-support role.
• Continuous improvement and lean experience in a manufacturing environment would be helpful
• Experience with the maintenance of robotic equipment
• Knowledge of foundry castings, grinding, welding or fabrication
• 3D Printing experience
• Fanuc Robotics Programming – Required
• Fanuc CNC Programming – Preferred but not required
• ABB Robotic Programming – Preferred but not required

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.