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Summary/Objective
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment deficiencies to maximize equipment efficiency, reliability and overall effectiveness.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Assures specific quality guidelines are met and, if necessary, takes appropriate actions and measures to rectify quality issues.
· Maintains a safe and clean work area.
· Identifies problems and issues in robotic systems, communicates with robotics engineers, specialists, or other staff to diagnose and understand issues.
· Troubleshoots, repairs or corrects problems, which may include repairs and revisions to hardware (disassembly and reassembly of robots and peripheral equipment) and software (investigation of programming code for mistakes).
· Installs, programs, reprograms, repairs and maintains robots and equipment such as controllers, end-of-arm tooling, and conveyors.
· Uses tools, templates, microscopes, and fixtures to align, fit, or assemble components.
· Uses tools such as electronic voltmeters and oscilloscopes to test the performance of robotic assemblies; documents procedures and test results.
· Evaluates the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems; reprograms, calibrates, or makes recommendations for enhancements to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
· Performs preventive and curative maintenance on robotic systems and components.
· Maintains service records for automated production systems and robotic equipment.
· Maintains SCA glue systems.
· Performs teaching of Kuka and Fanuc robots.
· Maintains AP&T, Festo, Harting and Kunkle pneumatic valves.
· Maintains Mato pneumatic piston pumps.
· Maintains Borris and Couth marker systems.
· Follows all guidelines set forth in our 5s training.
· Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned based on company needs and skills level.
Competencies
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Basic understanding of mechanical repair, computer programming, and electric circuit design
· Basic understanding of programming code used to control devices
· Thorough understanding of diagnostic and repair tools including oscilloscopes and multimeters
· Troubleshooting abilities of electrical circuits mainly 24VDC control circuits
· Basic knowledge of Profibus communications between fixtures and robots
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete logs and reports
· Knowledge of Siemens PLC
· Knowledge and ability to read / understand European schematics
· Ability to teach points on Kuka and Fanuc robots
· Knowledge of pneumatics
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position operates in increased working temperature.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. This role operates on a shift schedule. Based on the shift schedule, this position will work at least 8 hours per day. As production demands it, this role will be required to work overtime hours including weekend.
Travel
No travel is expected at this time.
Required Education and Experience
· Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Systems Technology or similar program
· Minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry experience
· Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with Fanuc and Kuka robots
· Experience with creating, optimizing and maintaining robot programs
· Experience with setting up, adjusting, and maintaining parameters
· Experience with breakdown diagnostics regarding processes and robotics
· Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs
Preferred Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Experience with Trumpf TruDisk
· Fanuc Operation and Programming
· Kuka Robot Programming (KRC2/KRC4)
· SAP and CAQ Experience
· Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Borris and Couth marking systems
· Minimum two (2) years of experience with SCA glue systems
· Minimum two (2) years of experience with TOX high pressure systems
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
No additional qualifications
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
This role is not supported for work authorization
AAP/EEO Statement
voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For further information about voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc. please visit: www.voestalpine.com/ac/cartersville
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person