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:  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.*
* • 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 de-energized circuits.  o    Troubleshoot and diagnose both the power and the control branch of motor controls circuits.  o    Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings/schematics.  o    Familiarity with a range of robot platforms including ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, etc...  

o    Go online with PLC processors to aid in troubleshooting.  o    Understand PLC networks, such as Control Net, Device Net, Wonderware/Aveva, Ignition, etc.*
* • Welding or Fabrication
** o    Repair broken components where factors such as position or load may impact the repair, such as motor mounting plates or conveyor legs.  o    Use vertical mill/drill and other machining tools  o    MIG, stick and TIG weld in all positions.  o    Understand difference between structural and non-structural welds and how to apply them on machinery and equipment.*
* • Facilities & Building Systems
** o    High level troubleshooting of issues with building electro-mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, gas, electrical services.  o    Monitor actions of outside HVAC, plumbing, gas, and electrical services contractors as needed to ensure tasks are thorough and safely executed.  o    Perform other duties as requested by plant management.
** Pay**$35-$40/hour
** Work Environment
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock.  Production Environment includes varying temperatures (heat and cold).  While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.  

The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
** Our Benefits
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