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Company Summary: Established company with a strong presence in the U.S. market located in Lagrange, GA has an immediate opening for an Automation / Robotics Technician. This position is in a plant environment and involves working with robotic installations for the assembly process. The work hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm with the potential for overtime. The company offers a competitive benefit package including a 401K with a 100% match to 5%, generous bonus potential, and relocation assistance if needed. The manufacturing environment includes die casting, stamping, and assembly processes utilizing Fanuc, ABB, and UR robots as well as Allen Bradley PLCs. This is a Level III role requiring at least 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:

The Automation/Robotics Technician will be responsible for participating in cell design, end of arm tooling, and fixture design, as well as the installation of automated equipment. This role involves a combination of mechanical, electrical, and facilities support. Responsibilities include configuring, testing, operating, maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting robots and other automated systems used in production. The primary goal is to increase efficiency and prolong the life of robotic and other automated equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Level I
• Work with pneumatics and principles of compressed air
• Work with hydraulics and principles of fluid mechanics
• Work with circuits from 120 to 480 volts and other electrical tasks
• Assist in the construction of robotic equipment
• Test robotic systems before use
2. Level II (This level includes all Level I responsibilities)
• Layout and installation of plumbing systems
• Use of electrical test equipment and troubleshooting
• Install and program robotic equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues with robots
3. Level III (This level includes all Level I & II responsibilities)
• Install air logic controls
• Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits
• Troubleshoot PLC systems using a computer
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, etc.
• Perform maintenance tasks on fabrication equipment
• Operating robotics equipment and analyzing events within the equipment
• Collaborating with engineers and production team to achieve desired output
• Conducting preventative maintenance and repairing robotic machines as needed
• Training others on installation, use, and service of robots

Education/Experience:

1. Level I - High school diploma or GED, or 1-2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Level II - High school diploma or GED, 2-4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Level III - Technical training certificates or associate degree, 6-8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
4. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
5. Problem-solving and analytical skills

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands, walk, stand, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

The work environment may be noisy and involve exposure to extreme heat, high places, outdoor conditions, chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibrations.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified as needed.