Associate Technician

Job Description

Required Duties:

Must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Technician is responsible for learning new skills, including operating Sonic Inspection Equipment and analyzing results. Duties may include and are not limited to supporting customer production, inspecting material for defects, taking detailed and accurate records, onsite support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. The candidate must be willing to perform daily inspection activities within fixed time intervals of customer's material, while on the customer’s floor.

Candidates must also possess the following traits:

•    Logical thinker
•    Problem solver
•    Organized
•    Detailed oriented
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (English language required)
•    Self-motivated
•    Strong leadership skills
•    Team player
•    Innovative regarding new processes and development aids
•    Budget and deadline aware
•    Must be willing to travel
•    Must be willing to work long hours on various shift models

Responsibilities:

The following lists are general responsibilities that may vary from customer to customer. 

Required skills

•    Basic knowledge of designing, programming, simulation and testing automated machinery.
•    Ability to read controls hardware drawings and mechanical sequence of operations.
•    Basic electrical, pipefitting and mechanical building knowledge would be a plus.
•    Mechanical engineering skills including dynamics and kinematics
•    Maintain strong lines of communication internally and with the customer

Computer skills

•    MS Office - Advanced skills of MS Excel
•    MS Teams
•    SharePoint
•    Basic knowledge in project management Tools

Beneficial skills

•    Experience with Simulation Software
•    Experience programming PLCs
•    Experience programming Industrial Robots
•    Ability to run a finished assembly line with minimal to no help
•    Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
 

Additional Information

Education and Experience:

•    Community college Diploma or higher, in the field of Automation or Robotics 
•    One to three years’ experience in related Robotics Field

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

•    Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
•    Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
•    Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts 
•    Report defect in any equipment or protective device
•    Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
•    Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training
•    Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
•    Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
•    Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct