Title - Automation Technician
Experience – 4+ years
Location
Buffalo Grove
Shift: 12 hours 6am to 6pm shift or 6pm to 6am shift
Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding
Job Description:
Keywords
Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Injection molding automation
Robot programming and troubleshooting.
Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
Mandatory Requirement
· 4 years of experience in injection molding automation or related field.
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Electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
· Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
Skills
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Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
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Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
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Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
Experience
Automation Troubleshooting
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Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
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Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
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Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
Robot Programming & Optimization
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Program and fine-tune molding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
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Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
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Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
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Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
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Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
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Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Process Support & Continuous Improvement
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Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
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Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
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Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
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Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
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Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.
The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.
Paid Leave, Health Insurance, Group life Insurance, Disability, 401(K)
