Automation Technician

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Amsted Automotive Group, BN Powder Metal Division in Geneva, IL is seeking a 1st shift Automation Technician to perform duties to set-up, program, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment. Shift hours are 6:30am to 3pm.

The Automation Technician will work from instructions, prints and process specifications.

1. Set-up all robotics and automation equipment in the plant. This includes fixtures, conveyors, grippers, pin stamper, and brush set-up to meet process specifications required to run operation, and obtaining all necessary paperwork needed.
2. Give temporary inspection approval, pending full inspection approval on set-up prior to production run using robotic equipment.
3. Monitor production runs for correct set-up, quality of parts, and stoppage avoidance.
4. Obtain full inspection approvals on set-up.
5. Recommend and apply new automation applications and technologies in the plant.
6. Optimize current automation applications to maximize production and quality.
7. Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting on all robotic machine applications.
8. Assist in implementation of new processes, sampling jobs and collect data for experiments.
9. Perform necessary recordkeeping, PMs, and paperwork.
10. Perform all necessary minor repairs on automation including rails, sensors, grippers, belts, actuators, and rollers.
11. Train and assist other employees as required.
12. Seek help if problems arise and ask questions if you don’t understand.
13. Participate in team problem solving as part of the departmental continuous improvement process.
14. Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and in an orderly condition.
15. Wear all personal protective equipment as required by the safety policy.
16. Be responsible and accountable for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment and tools.
17. Support and participate in the departmental structure of self-directed work teams.
18. Understand and perform to the BN Quality Policy taking pride in the products produced.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or

experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years previous experience in manufacturing automation applications,

robotic technology and CNC equipment required.

 Skills & Knowledge:

 Robotics, Manufacturing Automation, CNC, Blueprints, Forklift operation

Supervisory Responsibility:

Lead responsibility for checking, assigning and delegating work for entire shift of

subordinate regular and contract employees on all shifts. No final responsibility for

hiring, firing or discipline. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?          

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW   

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations will be considered for those with specific physical restrictions.

Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, excellent

manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.