Robotics Technician - 3rd Shift

Location Profile:

Located in Dillon, South Carolina Wyman-Gordon, a PCC company is the premier forging and machining company for the global aerospace and energy markets. Providing a specialized service, Wyman-Gordon manufactures forged, extruded and machined components from high grade titanium and nickel-based alloys. Our reputation, market position, and operational efficiency are reliant upon our commitment and demonstrated ability to continually improve.

Position Summary:

In this role, you must be capable to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Center of Excellence machining center.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety and environmental procedures as outlined in Quality Rules and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that they can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Follows work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in OJL.
• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. MUST HAVE clear and legible handwriting.
• Exercises mechanical capabilities and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading.
• Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
• Repairs equipment within their capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Communicates and works well within a team environment both in school and in OJL.
• Works closely with technical documentation.
• Learn to work with material transfer conveyors.
• Understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
• Notifies AGV Technician if part supplies run low.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment to support 6s requirements.
• Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• CNC turning - work fixturing, machine setup, etc.
• Proficient with hand tools and general workshop equipment.
• Ability to utilize all functions of multimeter especially for low control voltage 4-20 milliamp and 0-10 volt DC.
• Ability to troubleshoot input and output devices such as interlocks, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.
• Able to identify and communicate to programmers, waste i.e. wait and travel time
• Must be able to perform all physical duties such as heavy lifting, prolonged standing, bending, twisting and reaching.
• Applicants must be able to work any shift.
• Must be comfortable with working on a computer.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, i.e. Excel/Word.
• Passion for working on cutting-edge technologies and eagerness to learn new things.
• Team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of CAD software is desired.

Experience & Education

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Robotics Technician.
• Associates Degree in Robotics preferred

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.