Automation Technician - 1St Shift

Job Details

Job Location
:
Sheboygan - Sheboygan, WI 53083

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%

Job Shift
:
First Shift

At Polyfab LLC, we are dedicated to integrity, innovation, and solutions. It is this dedication that allows us to engage in the most ethical and quality-conscious partnerships possible. By using advanced equipment as well as an expert team, we are able to deliver products that exceed expectations and live up to our commitment.

Concept, design, fabrication and installation of automation equipment (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

• Abide by all policies, procedures & work instructions including but not limited to the Employee Handbook.
• Execute policies, procedures & work instructions as documented within Polyfab’s software system as appropriate to the position (RD106-003, QMS Training Matrix).
• Complete all appropriate paperwork in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Strong emphasis on maintaining 5S. Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to program robotics.
• Ability to utilize CAD software to access and create schematics (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Ability to utilize CAD software to develop designs and layouts for automation equipment.
• May be required to come in and troubleshoot/fix breakdowns on critical equipment during evenings, nights and/or weekends.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Develop concepts and designs for automated manufacturing cells based on internal and external customer requirements.
• Fabricate jigs and fixtures.
• Create electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics for new equipment.
• Program robotics and vision inspection systems.
• Domestic and international travel as required for installation and customer support.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three years hands‑on maintenance/automation experience or relevant 2yr degree.
• PLC programming training or experience.
• Robotics programming training or experience.
• 2D and 3D CAD training or experience.
• Vision inspection systems training or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Ability to read and interpret various Polyfab documents, which are written in English including but not limited to operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write detailed procedures, reports, business correspondence and work and/or procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from all Polyfab business partners through all available channels.
• Ability to document processes, procedures and process changes in English.
• Able to speak proficiently and coherently to various size work groups for reasons including but not limited to training, continuous improvement, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret highly technical drawing, diagrams and work instructions/procedures/manuals and apply data to task at hand.

• With or without a calculator, must be able to accurately add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate figures/amounts such as fractions, percentages or ratios.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to statistics, geometry and/or trigonometry.
• Ability to apply these mathematical concepts to practical situations.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use ingenuity and logic to find and constructively communicate changes to systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine problems and find the root cause.

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds routinely.