Position Summary:

The Automation Mechanic is responsible for maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures. 
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste and acting on environment performance results and findings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust or calibrate industrial machines. 
• Apply creative skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics and pneumatics. 
• Coordinate efforts with others involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires. 
• Maintain service records of the control devices and automated equipment, repairing when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in automation, mechanics or electronics required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical assembly preferred.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Ability to stop production or prevent shipment of products that do not meet, or may not meet, quality and customer requirements.
• Associate Degree in Engineering field such as Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Robotics technology preferred.