Sapsol Technologies INC 7

Sapsol Technologies INC 7

Automation Technician

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
RoboticsGMPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Molding or Assembly Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing molding automation systems, including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices.

Responsibilities

  • Robot Programming & Optimization • Program and fine-tune molding or assembly machine robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging. • Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality. • Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance • Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability. • Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators. • Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Process Support & Continuous Improvement • Support mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences. • Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows. • Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Safety & Compliance • Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines. • Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.
  • Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues. Robot Programming & Optimization
  • Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
  • Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance. Process Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Support mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.

Nice to have

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Technical certification or associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in injection molding or assembly machine automation or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting. •

Skills

  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

  • Diagnose and resolve issues with molding or Assembly automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.

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