Automation Technician

Location: Harvard

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This range is provided by SMC Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$24.00/yr - $35.00/yr

Job Summary: To support the manufacturing environment to ensure equipment and processes are operating at high efficiencies.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom electromechanical equipment, automated work cells, vision systems and multi axis robotics.
• Review and analyze PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting complex systems.
• Initiate and complete technical activities leading to improved production processes.
• Manage daily tasks and communicate progress to impacted groups.
• Write robotic programs to ensure operational efficiencies of operating equipment for production.
• Cross-train other technical staff as needed on specialty robotic work stations.
• Provide technical assistance to others as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential

Qualifications:

• A two-year post high school diploma / certificate in a technical trade and 0 – 1 year experience; OR a high school diploma / GED with four years of related automation experience.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledgeable of PLC programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes of mechanical systems.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Associates degree / certificate.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.

ADA Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Medical Device

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