Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I-IV team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Demonstrate proficiency while troubleshooting automated welding cells to effect permanent change in order to eliminate cell downtime.* Document and record all improvements and changes within the process in an ERP system.* Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.* Mentor Auto and Weld Technicians.* Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of weld technician.* Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set-up coordinated with production.* Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting using prints, multimeters, amp meters, etc.* Perform, train and critique equipment preventative maintenance.* Plex utilization (downtime codes, note entry, documentation, locating part listings/prints, etc.).* Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel).* Wiring harnesses.* Drive systems.* Relays.* Boards.* Motors.* Make proper connections of the following communication protocols: fiber optics, Ethernet, DeviceNet.* Modify and perform basic programming of robots in all robotic applications such as ABB and Fanuc.* Advanced weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, Air over Oil systems, etc.).* Properly troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic systems.* Troubleshoot and adjust weld fixtures.* Basic understanding of hydraulic systems (process, functions, etc.).* Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.* Weld troubleshooting.Automation Technician must demonstrate competency in all (3) of the below specialties;
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Controls:
- PLC Programming
- Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence)
- Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC
- Program Panel View (HMI)
- Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks
- Search, cross reference, and edit a program
- Troubleshoot HMI system
- Load program
- Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.)
- Replace system, set IP address, set system name
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Welding
- Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting
- If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
- Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
- Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
- MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
- Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
- Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
- Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
- Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds
- Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience
Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications. **
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