Automation Technician
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox, and Abbott to design, manufacture, and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.
We care deeply about our colleagues, customers, and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable, and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
Role and Responsibilities :
- Ensure the safety of PLC and robotics equipment
- Consistently maintain company safety and cleanliness standards in the production environment
- Develop and install secondary finishing equipment for blow molded components
- Carry out electrical and / or mechanical repairs and inspections as required to ensure equipment runs reliably in production
- Perform set-up and changeovers of robotic equipment for production needs
- Programming and maintenance of PLC equipment and programs including Siemens (S5 & S7), Omron, and Allan Bradley
- Robotics maintenance and programming for ABB robots
- Assist maintenance personnel with plant maintenance as needed
- Liaise with outside contractors as necessary
- Develop and assist in developing new secondary finishing equipment
- Carry out repair and preventative maintenance activities for PLCs and robotic applications minimizing production downtime
Qualifications and Experience :
High School Diploma or GED preferredCertification or degree in robot programming, automation and / or mechatronics is a plusMust have basic mechanical skills and understanding of how equipment worksExperience working in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge and experience with robotics is a plusStrong teamwork skillsStrong communication skills