Robotic and PLC Technician

				Overview:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities:

* Be able to install/program/troubleshoot Industrial Electrical Equipment, PLC, AC/DC Variable Speed Drives, and Human Machine Interfaces.
* Have complete knowledge of all current and voltage characteristics such as single phase, 3 phase, 110v, 220v, 440, 12.5kv and d.c. voltage. 
* Program robot paths and operating parameters for new products and continuous improvement of existing programs.

* Programs inputs/outputs of robots
* Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
* Initiate robot application enhancements with regard to part quality and safety.
* Analyze, troubleshoot and debug robotics programs.
* Maintain support and programming of robots
* Support Electrical controls engineers in development and documentation of electrical elementary diagrams and wiring diagrams for existing and new control systems. 
* Be able to work with various PC programs and operating systems. 
* Document field changes to electrical schematic and wiring diagrams.

* Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
* Load software packages
* Project documentation
* Installation and support of Vision Systems
* Support system upgrades
* Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations
* Installation and support of Vision Systems.
* Support maintenance personnel in "real time" trouble shooting techniques. This includes basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
* Develop, organize and improve spare parts inventories.
* Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
* Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions, and root cause analysis.
* Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
* Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.

Qualifications:

* Automation experience is preferred.
* Work experience with CADKey and PLC programming
* Proven experience with Robotic troubleshooting and programming.
* Work experience with pneumatic/ hydraulic controls, sensors and electrical hardware, and control wiring circuitry.
* Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
* Able to apply right mathematical methods and formulas to problem solving
* Able to create alternative solutions to problems
* High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning 
* Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software. 
* Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series) 
* Familiar with Fanuc, Nachi, Motoman, and ABB Robots. 
* Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment. 
* PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project.
* Strong organizational skills.  
* Ability to manage multiple projects.
* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
			

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