Weld Automation Technician

Position Summary: Under minimal supervision, perform routine maintenance procedure, help troubleshoot and repair any robotic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems should they arise. Support all equipment and systems within the facility.

Essential Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, repair and program resistance and MIG welding equipment. Make repairs to ABB robotic equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors. Troubleshoot ABB robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics. Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors. Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as electronic voltmeters. Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, or templates. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems. Perform preventive or corrective maintenance checks. Work in coordination with Maintenance Technicians. Communicate with other shifts and coworkers to ensure progress of project or repair. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: English (grammar and language) and math. Familiarity of machines and tools. Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Visual acuity is required for reading machine dials, work orders, precision measuring instruments and for performing visual/physical quality inspections. Ability to make arithmetical computations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).Ability to use Calipers, electronic voltmeters and measuring tools.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work loads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.25 per hour

Work Location: In person