Automation Technician

SUMMARY

Develop and build new automated equipment. Improve current automation process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products.

SCOPE/ SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION

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Responsible for working in a team environment with materials, manufacturing, product design, technical service and supplier representatives in guiding technical evaluations, analysis and related processes to ensure that quality and production objectives are achieved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Mechanically assemble electrical wiring and layout of electrical/electronic control panels from engineering drawings.
• Support modification and system improvement project/activities of the Automation department.
• Mechanically assemble actuators, motors, spindles, and other mechanisms.
• Layout, wire, assemble, understand and troubleshoot electrical control systems used in automated machinery.
• Understand and apply basic electrical and electronic principles, standards and workmanship.
• Actively participate and support the plant's safety program. Report any injury or near miss immediately to your Group Lead or EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Group Lead, Manager or EHS Manager.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Keep all walkways and aisle free of any debris or clutter. Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards. Sweep floor and finishing area as needed.
• Actively participate in the High Performance Team designated for your area. The HPTs are meant to improve the work experience by allowing the employees an opportunity to offer suggestions for improvement.
• Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when customer demand dictates the need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Due to this facility contracting with the US Government, this role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or 3 to 5 years of related electrical/electronic, control panel wiring/troubleshooting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Aptitude for diagnosis, repair, fabrication, and assembly of automated equipment
• Experience with PLCs and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Click, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Servo Controls and VFD
• Able to troubleshoot, and wire AC/DC electrical cabinets and modify prints as needed
• Basic Programming Abilities (C++, php)
• 3D CAD Modeling experience is preferred
• Proficient at using a Windows based PC, using email, the internet etc.
• Ability to communicate well with floor equipment operators, maintenance personnel, engineering and the Business Unit manager.

Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

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