Automation​/Robotics Technician

Automation / Robotics Technician, Level 1

Department:
Automation and Robotics Department

Reports To:

Automation and Robotics Manager

Complete assembly of automated and robotic systems including sub‑systems, mechanical systems, electric enclosures, and field wiring—including controls and power signals. Troubleshoot systems during implementation, testing, and maintenance phases.

• Basic knowledge of low‑power control systems, pneumatic systems, PLCs, servo and VFD controllers, and ancillary components such as electric motors, sensors, instrumentation, and actuators.
• Good understanding of industrial machinery, safety, and production‑environment applications.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Fanuc collaborative robots is a plus.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and Renishaw probing.
• Problem solving, resourcefulness, and teamwork.

As a core member of the Automation & Robotics Team, you will work collaboratively to install CNC tending systems, conveyors, framework, robots, and tooling. You will work closely with Knight’s Armament electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and customers to develop robotic solutions.

• Assemble automation & robotic systems from prints.
• Disassemble and reassemble robotics or peripheral equipment for repairs—including replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
• Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process.
• Document robotics test procedures and operational test results.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Assemble equipment or components such as new robotic systems and automated production machinery.
• Fabricate jigs and fixtures using manual machines.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Seeing:
  Required
• Speaking:
  Required
• Hearing:
  Required
• Standing:
  Often
• Walking:
  Often
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Lifting:
  Occasionally, up to 25‑pounds
• Carrying:
  Occasionally, up to 25‑pounds
• Pushing:
  Rarely
• Pulling:
  Occasionally
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Balancing:
  Occasionally
• Bending:
  Occasionally
• Twisting:
  Rarely
• Reaching:
  Occasionally
• Grasping/Handling:
  Frequently, for dexterity, fine‑finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching:
  Occasionally
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally
• Crawling:
  Rarely

Inside: 90% | Outside: 10%

Temperature

Conditions:

Controlled – in excess of 70‑degrees – occasionally.

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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