Automation Tech

Description:

Currently ScoutHR has a great opportunity for Robot Techs for a leading Tier 1 automotive automation supplier to join their team in Pontiac, MI ASAP!!!

Automation Tech Position Summary:

Provides production support by performing setup, troubleshooting, and adjustments of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assessing welding/robotic applications.  Also mentors trainees and Weld Technicians.  Requires knowledge of PLC systems and basic programming.

What you will be doing: 

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency while troubleshooting automated welding cells to effect permanent change in order to eliminate cell down time.
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of weld technician. 
• Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set-up and coordinate events with production. 
• Demonstrate basic level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
• Perform and critique equipment preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot low voltage electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers or other low voltage components in a junction box or panel) (Wiring
  harnesses, drive systems, relays, boards). 
• Make proper connections of the following communication protocols: Remote I/O, Ethernet, DeviceNet. 
• Modify and perform basic programming of robots in all robotic applications such as ABB and Fanuc.  
• Basic weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.). 
• Basic Troubleshooting and adjustment of weld fixtures.
• Troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.

What we need from you: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two-year technical degree (preferred) 
• Experience with Microsoft applications, i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc. (required) 
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions. 
• Must be able to work overtime as needed. 
• Must be able to obtain hi-lo and aerial platform licenses. 
• Ability to obtain arc flash training certificate. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills (preferred).
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.