Position: Auto Technician - 2nd Shift Location: Kalamazoo, MI Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1550

of Openings: 1

General Purpose of Position 

Develop new and modify existing programs on controlled equipment such as robots, welders, and lasers in addition to testing and maintaining complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems, specialized test apparatus and custom production equipment.

Primary Responsibilities 

Develop, build and maintain electronic and electrical circuitry for electronic and electrical/electro-mechanical control devices from blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams or engineering instructions, including the ability to program and use programmable controllers. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic on systems. Identify faults and locate errors in electronic/electric equipment, fixtures, robot programs, welding and laser equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic controls. Also completes preventive maintenance as required. Documents equipment circuitry, preventive maintenance, procedures, weld specifications and programs. Under guidance of an engineer and/or supervisor, determine/maintains proper sequence of operations on robotics, laser and automatic/semi-automatic equipment. Provide or assist in set up, parameter development, welding equipment alignment and performance of associated equipment. Rebuild and install automatic/semi-automatic MIG, TIG and resistance weld equipment. Set up complete robotics work cells (weld/laser, etc.) automatic and semi-automatic systems in conjunction with an engineer and/or supervisor. Utilize visual inspection and assistance from Quality Assurance to determine quality and consistency of welds, cuts and general operation of equipment. Make/suggest adjustments to ensure compliance with Shiloh standards. Assist in continuous improvement of the PM work instructions; adding, removing, defining these instructions and express improvements suggested to the Maintenance Manager. Proactive maintenance activities that include repairing air leaks, oil leaks, replacing components, continuous improvement activities, project work, and minor repairs to equipment. Acts as a proactive team member and works closely with the maintenance Supervisor. Analyzes and recommends engineered solutions to failures. Maintains 5S standards in assigned area. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required Education:  Associates degree in electronics, electronics technology, automation technology or equivalent work experience

Required Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in Automation related field.

Required Technical Skills:  Knowledge of electrical designs.  Motor controls. Knowledge of computer programming and troubleshooting. Basic S.L.C. 500 PLC programming ABB & Robot programming Read blueprints or technical diagrams Perform PM's and repairs on ABB robots, printers, and other associated equipment to board level; programs ABB Installs equipment in a fully automated work cell from concept/design to actual production Ability to interpret programmable logic controllers; I/O diagnostics, programming of safety interlocks and ancillary equipment interlocks, backing up and restoring programs, edit and documentation follow-up.

Required Soft Skills: Work and communicate effectively with all levels of organization.

Language Skills:

English

Decision Making Authority:

Ability to quickly analyze and interpret trouble issues to make repair decisions. Apply for this Position

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information: Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, phys