Innovation Technician Position Available In Chilton, Alabama

Innovation Technician 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 2543 7th Street South, Clanton, AL 35046

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for creating/maintaining quality check fixtures, maintaining/modifying existing robotics and automated equipment, and implementing innovative solutions as directed by Innovation Engineer/Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for building, programming, and maintaining machine vision equipment
• Responsible for the programming and optimization of robots as directed
• Responsible for optimizing production assembly equipment for quality and productivity purposes
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used for industrial automation applications (with limited or no assistance)
• Assist with the development and integration of new automation equipment/robotic cells while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols
• Work alongside production, assembly, quality, or maintenance departments on projects requiring collaboration
• Expected to take floor calls to the production and assembly stations to address equipment issues
• Attend new and current model equipment trials/run-offs when needed
• Assist with the set-up/running of current production or service parts as required
• 5S Principles must be a priority

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with Production Engineer, Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and related departments
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors when necessary
• Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as needed

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems/schematics
• Associates/Technical Degree in related field
• Fabrication Experience
• Experience with machine vision systems. Setup, program, debug (Mostly Keyence & Cognex)
• Experience with robot programming (Fanuc, Sepro, Motoman)
• Experience with troubleshooting/modifying

PLC & HMI

code, ladder logic (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)

• Experience with CAD a plus (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Satisfactory work record, including attendance
• Willing to work overtime during the week and weekends when necessary
• Willing to work off-shift hours for call-ins or coverage as needed
• Willing to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• Desire to pursue advanced education
• Ability to multi-task
• High degree of attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Basic fabrication skills
• Basic troubleshooting skills

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.97 – $23.30 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Overtime Work Location:

In person