Advanced Manufacturing Technician – 1st Shift – Grenada Position Available In Grenada, Mississippi

Adv Mfg Technician

• Job Description:

• This position works in a team environment and uses technical expertise and abilities to contribute to the development and manufacturing of power tool accessory products.

• Duties and Responsibilities:

• + Perform software modifications to existing manufacturing machinery and process system PLCs, HMIs, and Data Collection systems.

+ Understand and troubleshoot PLC, human machine interface (HMI), and Data Collection system software. + Create PLC, HMI, and Robot programs from scratch for specific jobs; follow and debug programs written by others. + Assist with capital project management and execution as needed. + Understand AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, servo motors; sensing devices such as proximity sensors, photo eyes, motion detection, mass flow, temperature, conductivity sensors and transmitters. + Possess mechanical knowledge and experience in the troubleshooting of automated equipment. + Understand design system requirements and select appropriate hardware for BOMs. + Troubleshoot automated assembly machines and service systems as required. + Robotic programming experience with Fanuc, ABB, Epson, or similar systems.

• Project Management:

• + Able to work with diverse groups on projects.

+ Plan and implement infrastructure for new production lines, including power distribution, network cabling, and equipment layout. + Collaborate with facilities and maintenance teams to ensure proper integration of automation systems with plant utilities (compressed air, water, power, etc.). + Conduct site assessments to determine infrastructure needs for new equipment installations or upgrades. + Develop installation plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and safety considerations. + Ensure all infrastructure installations meet safety, regulatory, and operational standards. + Familiarity with

NEC, NFPA

70E, and other relevant codes for infrastructure design and installation is a plus. + Assist in mid to high-level projects providing direction, guidance, and engineering expertise to team members. + Schedule, develop agendas to facilitate and document project meetings. + Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analysis.

• Other Requirements:

• + Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations.

Estimated yearly travel:

30%-40%. Most trips will be contained within 1 week, with possibilities of weekend travel. + Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds repeatedly to a height of 3-4 feet, with the possibility to lift up to 35 pounds. + Ability to learn technical material. + Ability to be interactive “hands on” with each upcoming engineering project

• Education and Experience Requirements
• + Technical College graduate or equivalent with five years’ experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Automation technical areas.

PLC programming certificate. + Preferred enhanced specialty skills in new process Controls and Automation development and implementing. Advanced computer knowledge and skills in MS Office and AutoCAD. _Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.