Prescott Metal/EAM

Sr. Automation Technician

Biddeford, ME 04005

regular

Job Type

full-time

Job Status

high-school

Education

$25 - $35

Salary

25pct

Travel

Mid Level (2-10 years experience)

Career Level


Summary

The Sr. Automation Technician is responsible for overseeing day-to-day aspects of assembly, troubleshooting, development, installation and service of Custom Assembly Automation. In addition, the Lead Technician plays a critical role in the mentorship of Production employees, and professionally representing EAM/Prescott in the field. Proficient in field service work and support. Will assist sales efforts with current and new customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical and electrical assembly.
  • Coordinate and direct assembly teams through completion and installation of the job.
  • Frequently works with mechanical and electrical blueprints.
  • Documentation of changes with engineering and purchasing.
  • Automation setup, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging.
  • Use mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems, for assembling customer jobs, etc.
  • Installs electrical sensors, Programmable Logic Controller, motor drives, vision systems, etc.
  • Maintain accurate Bill of Material (BOM) changes for all jobs.
  • Working closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
  • Able to assist with some basic engineering tasks.
  • Lead customer projects, help manage the assembly team.
  • Maintaining Accurate time logging for jobs
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned to aid Prescott Metal to achieve its goals.

Installation and Service

  • Assist with service and spare parts sales
  • Assist with technical phone support
  • Machine setup and run up through customer approval process
  • Automation setup, startup and debug at customer facility
  • Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as multimeters and electronic controls testing equipment.
  • Analyze and record test results and prepare written testing documentation.
  • Assist with program debug
  • Travel required to customer locations
  • Working closely with engineers to develop new automation systems
  • Customer training

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, technical school/Associates Degree preferred.
  • Strong electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies.
  • Strong knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, including tolerances.
  • Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
  • Experience with electrical control panels, maintenance or troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, system, and tools.
  • Experience managing inventory and company assets.
  • Ability to design and build jibs and fixtures.
  • Experience working with engineers on projects.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems, components and assemblies.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
  • Experience with basic Enterprise RP systems
  • Ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, scales, etc.
  • Ability to travel to perform service and/or machine installations
  • Leadership skills

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

  • The technician stands for 8-10 hours per day with, walking, stooping and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.
  • Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and electrical hazards.
  • Frequently working with machinery that has pinch points and rotating parts

Benefits

Medical, employer/employee share the cost

Voluntary vision plan

Employer paid dental insurance for employees

Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

Company-paid Short-term disability

Voluntary LTD

$10,000 company-paid life insurance plan

Additional life insurance available with a $100,00 guarantee issue

Legal Shield (with small business supplement)

Retirement plan

Vacation, Sick Days, Personal Day, 7 holidays

Work boot allowance

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Tool buying program

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