Automation Technician

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

Job Summary (Description of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how it fits into the organization)

This is a role within Systems' Operations and Supply Chain group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes, and (ii) Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment such as welding robots.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (in descending order of percentage of time required)

• Adjust programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes. 
• Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures. 
• Mentor and train operators and maintenance technicians on use of automation equipment 
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on robotic systems at set intervals.
• Conduct equipment automation failure analysis, determine failure root causes.  
• Troubleshoot basic errors of robots and resolve.
• Perform and assist in the repair and maintenance of robotic weld equipment.
• Assist in creating preventive maintenance work orders checklists to improve and maximize overall equipment usage. 
• Assist other technicians doing preventive maintenance on complex equipment. 
• Utilize maintenance management system to perform work (e.g. record work history, identify parts usage) in a timely and effective manner. 
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. 
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential. 

Supervision Exercised (this section should be filled out when an employee has supervisory responsibilities)

Minimum Qualifications (requirements necessary to perform listed duties and responsibilities)

Education/Certifications:

• No minimum education required

Experience:

• 2+ years experience of industrial and facility maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and maintaining industrial equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of manufacturing machines.
• Ability to identify issues and repairs that are needed
• Knowledge in computers and basic software applications.

Other:

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Experience: PREFERRED: CNC or robotic programming experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft applications i.e. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Access

Other:

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.