Sr. Automation​/Robotic Maintenance Technician

Tru Vue Inc.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit:

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Sr. Automation/Robotics Maintenance Technician completes complex preventative, proactive, and predictive maintenance, in-depth troubleshooting, and repair of automated material handling, robotic, & custom automated machinery. Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, robotics, welding/fabrication, and other facilities related systems.

Responsibilities

* Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls/Robotics as well as general mechanical skills, repair welding, and industrial equipment rebuilds.

* Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.

* Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation.

* Responds to production line calls to troubleshoot system issues, diagnose problems and make repairs.

* Ability to utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.

* Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls/robot failures.

* May rely on higher level Technicians and Engineers in complex systems issues.

* Prefer ability to read PLC ladder logic and SCADA structure.

* Prefer ability to coach & assist lower-level technicians.

* Prefer ability to write work instructions and maintenance SOPs as needed to document new procedures and maintenance/repair methodologies.

* Prefer fundamental project leadership skills to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level.

* May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes and Experience

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Certificates and/or Diplomas in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Integration, Industrial Electrical or Mechanical trade or related area.

* An associate degree in a related area is preferred.

* Ten (10) years' experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls/Robotics and welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.

* High degree of proficiency in troubleshooting and determining root-cause of issues on large scale automated systems.

* Acquired certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience.

Skills and Abilities

o Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities.

o Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical system failures, which may include understanding of engineering concepts.

o Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not available

o Understand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don't match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.)

o Can read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings

o Able to use mechanical measuring devices and complex testing equipment (thermal and chemical meters).

* Electrical / PLC / Controls / Robotics

o Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation

o Use a digital multimeter to resistance test…