Innovation Technician

Department :

Innovation Group Reports To:

Innovation Engineer/Manager

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

Required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems/schematics

Preferred:

• 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:

$40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Welding:

1 year (Preferred)

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person