What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at NOVARES?
Date: Feb 21, 2024
Location: JANESVILLE, US, 53546
Company: NOVARES
Main Missions
Maintain, improve and assist in integrating assembly equipment solutions including: automation, inspection & verification as well as auxiliary equipment to assist in the molding, handling and packaging of parts.
The key to success in this position is problem solving and utilizing technical knowledge to get to the root cause of a problem rather than simply identifying symptoms.
Essential job functions
- Support daily production operations, minimize machine downtime and maximize parts per hour while maintaining quality.
- Identify systemic issues with complex assembly equipment, determine root cause and implement solution to ensure overall system functions properly.
- Proficient (able to program, integrate, modify or connect and troubleshoot) with all manufacturing applications: robotics, sensors, vision inspection, robotic vision guidance, leak testing, lasers, PLC, HMI, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks concurrently.
- Involved in development of new assembly processes or equipment technology.
- Involved in the design of new equipment and prove-out on the production floor.
- Technical understanding of plastics joining operations and the function of each machine: vibration, hot plate, ultrasonic, thermal, IR, infrastake, etc.
- Assist with operator and technician training on new equipment or processes.
- Follow all safety procedures including but not limited to: LOTO, spill prevention control and countermeasures, fall protection, PPE when entering electrical enclosure, etc.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects.
- Follow company policies, procedures and guidelines including the company handbook.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Abilities
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Licenses/Certifications: Forklift Certification
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Read, write and speak English
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Familiar with electrical terminology and basic electric theory
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Basic welding skills
- Knowledge of basic functions of proximity switches and fiber optics sensing devices
- Adequate people skills
- Adequate communication skills
Salary : $24 - $34