Job Title:

Automation Technician Location:

Greer, SC Compensation:

$42.14/hr starting pay, with scheduled increases at 3 months, 12 months

Duration:

Full time/

Direct Hire, Hourly Non-Exempt Shift:

6am

• 6:30am on a 2/2/3 schedule, working every other weekend

Industry:

automotive, manufacturing

Must Have:

Siemens s7 PLC programming, Allen Bradley PLC programming, Fanuc/Kuka/and-or-ABB robot programming

Specific Job Duties:

• Continuously improve automated and other equipment by developing and implementing plans and projects to revise controls, logic, processes, maintenance plans, mechanical devices, and other equipment components
• Increase reliability, safety, and/or capacity
• Reduce overall operational costs
• Provide support as needed to the plant maintenance technicians and staff for the operation and maintenance of all automated equipment to the extent that all KPI targets are met
• Coordinate all technical activity and maintain accurate records pertaining to automated equipment, including but not restricted to software backups, board revisions, software revisions, ladder logic, documentation and all associated interfaces
• Develop, coordinate, and provide training for the plant maintenance team and other personnel regarding the design intent, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of the automated equipment
• Create and communicate work instructions for various tasks as they pertain to the operation, troubleshooting, and upkeep of the automated equipment
• Continuously review and consider new technologies as they apply. Present recommendations as to their benefits along with feasibility and justification for such technologies
• Provide automation support as required as it applies to all other aspects of the current and any future systems
• Work autonomously
• develop, communicate, and integrate improvements
• Occasional travel for training as needed, seldom more than one week at a time.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Provide regular progress reports for projects

Skills and Experience:

• Allen Bradley PLC equipment
• Studio 5000 and ControlLogix (hardware, software and ladder logic)
• HMI software packages
• RS logics, Wonderware 8+, PanelView 32 and Plus, WinCC
• Fanuc, Kuka, and ABB robotics
• Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC
• Field bus: Controlnet, Modbus, Profibus
• Integration to injection machines (Husky, Engel, and Krauss Maffei)
• Allen Bradley, Siemens, Pilz, Keyence, SICK, and Omron safety controls and devices
• SEW, Siemens, Eaton, ABB VFDs
• PC skills, MS applications
• Automotive Assembly, Injection, and Paint a plus
• Experience reading hydraulic and pneumatic prints preferred
• Must be skilled at reading electrical and electronic schematics
• Must have demonstrated project and continuous improvement experience
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Pay:

$42.00

• $43.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Siemens PLC programming: 3 years (Required) Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB robot programming: 3 years (Required) automotive industry: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person