Automation Technician - 5th Shift
Company: Accumold
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Accumold is seeking talented, hardworking individuals who share
our commitment to producing quality products for our
customers!Accumold is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of
precision micromolded components. We began operations in 1985 and
are the -only company in the industry that has been continuously
dedicated to micromolding for over three decades. -We serve
multiple industries requiring micro-sized parts, including medical,
micro electronics, micro optics, automotive electronics,
military/aerospace, and emerging technologies applications. Our
facilities are state-of-the-art and fully climate-controlled, and
we offer a relaxed, yet professional work environment.We have an
exciting opportunity for -an -Automation Technician on 5th shift
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6PM-6:30AM) -to join Accumold's
talented, dedicated and growing team! - This role builds and
maintains automation systems to meet the needs of our internal and
external customers. Responsibilities include building,
troubleshooting and improving production and innovation automation
systems, in addition to planing and designing components and
subsystems. For more information about Accumold, visit our website:
-.Shift available:
- 2nd shift 2PM-10:30PM Mon-Fri (5% shift
differential)RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Replaces electrical components such as sensors and valves;
fabricates cables and connectors; wires panels using schematics;
mounts components using layouts; connects hardware to panel (field
wiring).
- Properly use hand tools; properly uses measurement
equipment.
- Marks up layouts; documents changes to software settings and
programs.
- Maintains organized and standardized file structure; manages
files on laptop computer and network locations; safely interacts
with Windows and network locations.
- Navigates robot software; manipulates robots safely; updates
source control properly; interprets logic flow in robot program to
troubleshoot root cause.
- Navigates AVI software; monitors AVI performance; identifies
reasons for defects; interprets logic flow in AVI program to
troubleshoot root cause; understands common AVI software functions;
updates source control properly.
- Navigates control software; monitors control input and output
variables; identifies machine issues using control program; updates
source control properly.
- Completes project tasks as assigned; communicates progress to
project leader.
- Follows safety procedures.
- Exhibits initiative and persistence to overcome obstacles in
order to meet performance goals.
- Performs other duties as required.REQUIREMENTS: -
- Education/Experience. High school education coursework or GED
required. Two-year technical or associate degree in automation,
robotics, electronics or related field and two years relevant
control systems manufacturing experience preferred. Training in
computer controls for industrial processes required.
- Computer Skills. Ability to operate personal computer. Ability
to learn software required to perform job functions (i.e. PLC, HMI,
camera, AutoCAD, and Solid Works software). Experience with
Microsoft Office Products required.
- Language Skills. Proven written and oral communication skills
necessary. Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions
and short correspondence with professionals. Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
other employees.
- Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, percent
and use trigonometry. Ability to read and understand complicated
designs and drawings.
- Reasoning Ability. Ability to solve technical issues and deal
with a number of variables. Ability to follow and interpret verbal
and written instructions.
- Other Skills and Abilities. Willingness to attend conferences
or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills. Occasional
travel may be requested for company business. Overtime may be
required to meet work demands.
- Supervisory Responsibilities. Mentor and train employees
learning automation techniques. Ability to direct work task to
others if you are assigned the lead role in a project.
- Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the
incumbent is frequently required to sit and stand. Frequent
movement throughout the facility is required. Dexterity to perform
computer operations and close vision acuity necessary. May be
required to move or transport up to 55 lbs.
- Work Environment. -The duties of this job are executed in a
climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity
extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate
depending on the location that the work is performed within the
facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Employee may have contact with machining residues such as
steel chips, grinding dust, EDM smoke, cutting oils and coolants.
Safety glasses are required.
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