JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Automation / Robotics Technician, Level 1 DEPARTMENT: Automation and Robotics Department REPORTS TO: Automation and Robotics Manager PURPOSE OF POSITION: Complete assembly of automated and robotic systems including sub-systems, mechanical systems, electric enclosures and field wiring including controls and power signals. Troubleshooting of systems during implementation, testing and maintenance phases. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Basic knowledge and understanding of low power controls systems, pneumatic systems, PLCs, Servo and VFD Controllers with all associated ancillary components such as electric motors, sensors, instrumentation and actuators. • Good understanding of industrial machinery, safety, and applications in a production environment. • Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills. • Knowledge of Fanuc collaborative robots is a plus. • Knowledge of CNC machines and Renishaw probing. • Problem solving, resourcefulness and team DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: As a core member of the Automation & Robotics Team, you will work together as a team to install CNC tending systems, conveyors, framework, robots, and tooling. The successful candidate will work closely with Knight’s Armament electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and customers to develop robotic solutions. • Assemble automation & robotic systems from prints. • Disassemble and reassemble robotics or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders and servomotors. • Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components. • Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process • Document robotics test procedures and operational test results. • Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates or microscopes. • Assemble equipment or components such as new robotic systems and automated production machinery. • Fabricate jigs, fixtures using manual machines. • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment or products. • Perform additional duties as assigned by management. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Environmental Conditions: Inside: 90% Outside: 10% Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally |