AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - 1ST SHIFT

At Polyfab LLC, we are dedicated to integrity, innovation, and solutions. It is this dedication that allows us to engage in the most ethical and quality-conscious partnerships possible. By using advanced equipment as well as an expert team, we are able to deliver products that exceed expectations and live up to our commitment.

Summary:

Concept, design, fabrication and installation of automation equipment (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

• Abide by all policies, procedures & work instructions including but not limited to the Employee Handbook.
• Execute policies, procedures & work instructions as documented within Polyfab’s software system as appropriate to the position (RD106-003, QMS Training Matrix). 
• Complete all appropriate paperwork in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Strong emphasis on maintaining 5S.  Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to program robotics.
• Ability to utilize CAD software to access and create schematics (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Ability to utilize CAD software to develop designs and layouts for automation equipment.
• May be required to come in and troubleshoot/fix breakdowns on critical equipment during evenings, nights and/or weekends.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Duties:

• Develop concepts and designs for automated manufacturing cells based on internal and external customer requirements.
• Fabricate jigs and fixtures.
• Create electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics for new equipment.
• Program robotics and vision inspection systems.
• Domestic and international travel as required for installation and customer support.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

        Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required and
• Three years hands-on maintenance/automation experience or relevant 2yr degree.
• PLC programming training or experience.
• Robotics programming training or experience.
• 2D and 3D CAD training or experience.
• Vision inspection systems training or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

        Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret various Polyfab documents, which are written in English including but not limited to operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write detailed procedures, reports, business correspondence and work and/or procedure manuals.   
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from all Polyfab business partners through all available channels.
• Ability to document processes, procedures and process changes in English.
• Able to speak proficiently and coherently to various size work groups for reasons including but not limited to training, continuous improvement, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret highly technical drawing, diagrams and work instructions/procedures/manuals and apply data to task at hand.

        Mathematical Skills

• With or without a calculator, must be able to accurately add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate figures/amounts such as fractions, percentages or ratios.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to statistics, geometry and/or trigonometry.
• Ability to apply these mathematical concepts to practical situations.

        Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use ingenuity and logic to find and constructively communicate changes to systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine problems and find the root cause.

        Physical Ability

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds routinely.