Automation Technician (Robotics) - Akkodis : Job Details

A contract-to-hire Automation Technician position in Montvale, NJ is available courtesy of Akkodis.

• Range: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
• Location: Montvale, NJ
• Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Title: Automation Technician - Packaging Robots

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain multiple robot cells in working order, from set-up, programming, operation, troubleshooting and repair to sustain packaging production schedule.
• Maintain packaging equipment in working order, set-up, programing, operation, troubleshooting and repair to sustain packaging production schedule.
• Edit existing robotic programs / recipes inputs / outputs for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot process problems and monitors equipment to identify and correct potential errors.
• Develop and implement solutions to eliminate any equipment related re-occurrence of errors.
• Drive to improve cycle time and throughput by continuously adjusting robot and/or taping equipment path or functions. Assists with integration, start-up and debugging of packaging floor equipment.
• Install, configure, and perform appropriate hardware and software options and backup on all packaging equipment.
• Responsible for scheduling preventive and emergency maintenance tasks on packaging equipment and ordering repeat and/or new tooling as necessary for maximum equipment performance.
• Drive technical assistance to operators on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic related problems.
• PLC and HMi programming

EQUIPMENT INTERACTION:

• Pick and place robot working cell. (Fanuc, Asyril, Quasys).
• Pick and place manual, semi and fully automated equipment. (SRM, Ismeca, Vtek, Q-corp).
• Laster and dual pulse electrical weld equipment. (Miyachi / Unitek).
• Vacuum & shrink sealers.

EDUCATION / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Preferred knowledge of Fanuc robot handling guide and 2D IR vision.
• Highly motivated self-starter with proactive approach to solving problems and seeing opportunities.
• Strong teamwork abilities, excellent written and communications skills to interact with diverse internal and external groups. Ability to maintain accurate records and data files with strong organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to set and manage multiple priorities and to set and meet production deadlines as communicated by management.
• High School Diploma or GED required with 1-3 years of related field experience is desired.
• to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical prints.
• Robot / automation experience strongly required. (Mechanical parts and storage system feeders, laser weld, Keyence sensors & switches, Numatics controls) and prior PLC, HMI, teach pendant - controller programing experience desired.
• Fanuc training is preferred (Robot handling tool and IR vision).