Paint Robot Technician

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Full Time Manual Labor Salina, KS, US

6 days ago Requisition

Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Paint Robot Technician at our Construction Equipment Facility in Salina, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required.

• Setup, operation and programming of various paint robots
• Monitor and maintain robotic cell controls equipment, including programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robot controllers.
• Monitor and maintain integrated process equipment using paint robots.
• Support offline development of robot programs for new product using emulation software and robot test cells.
• Collaborate with GPM Production, GPM Engineering, GPM IT group on operational, controls, network and automation solutions.
• Support Production staff in operation and management of production equipment ensuring maximum equipment effectiveness and efficiency. Assist with startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Troubleshoots controls issues, recommend improvements and solutions to support production. Support implementation of improvements.
• Support GPM Maintenance with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Learn Allen Bradley and Omron PLC programming to assist Controls Engineer and Technicians.
• Learn Industrial Networking best practices and troubleshooting.
• Assist creation of new automated cell concepts and support new automation project implementation.
• Assist with maintaining GPM safety and robot standards.
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

• Experience with setup, operation and programming of paint robots
• Experience in Automated Manufacturing helpful
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Excel in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Ability to be flexible, work with interruptions and shift priorities as needed
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent Time Management & Manufacturing Organizational Skills
• Willing to work overtime and occasional off-shifts as required for robot programming
• Drive culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change to streamline processes
• Familiarity with AS400 helpful, but not required

Associate’s Degree, Diploma/Certificate, and/or equivalent work-related experience in:

• Robotics Technology
• Automation/Controls Technology
• Mechanical Technology
• Computer Technology
• Electrical Technology