Automation Technician

## Automation Technician-2

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** Career Area:
** Business Services
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
** Position Objective:
** The incumbent will be responsible for developing machine CNC machining and cutting programs and maintenance routines on various CNC machines within the facility. In this position, he/she will be working to support NPI programs, improve safety, decrease to cycle time and implement quality improvements. This position will also be involved with tooling improvements ensuring operators understand machines and continue improving our understanding and advancement of CNC operators here at Turbofab.
** Dimensions:
** Unscheduled system(s) troubleshooting and maintenance may be performed on a daily basis. CNC Machine programming will be normally scheduled and performed in conformance with Turbo Fab’s Quality and Safety standards. Recommend, evaluate and implement engineering changes associated with changes to CNC Machining.
** Nature and Scope
** Develop and modify CNC machining programs. Perform day-to-day troubleshooting of all automated machining and cutting process problems and execute its solutions. Establishes and maintains equipment and spare parts list. Provides coaching to operators and determine coverage for operators when needed. Develop and document machine downtime and maintenance records.
** Principal Accountabilities*
* · Understand and comply with Turbo Fab’s EHS policies
· Develop offline CNC machine programs
· Assist in the integration, start-up and maintenance of CNC & Cutting programs
· Provide technical expertise with the maintenance and programming of various CNC & Cutting Machines
· Implement and monitor Turbo Fab’s CNC & Cutting quality system
· Performs visual quality inspections on Cut and Machined assemblies
· Provide technical input and support to Cutting and machining process improvement initiatives
· Document electrical and/or mechanical control systems failures
· Troubleshoot fixture and part fit-up problems
· Provide training and general support to CNC and Cutting operators
** Competencies/ Qualifications
**** Required*
* · Minimum educational requirement
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
· Experience working with automated CNC and Cutting machines
· 3- 5 years’ CNC, PLC, or programming experience
** Desired Qualifications*
* · Associate’s Degree in manufacturing engineering or a related discipline
· Tool design and fixturing experience
· Offline CNC Programming or the motivation to learn All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
* Background Screening
* Physical and drug/alcohol screening

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