Automation Maintenance Technician

Description Colson Group USA is an operating unit of Colson Group the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world. The brands of Colson Group have been technological leaders in caster innovation and service for over 130 years . Their committed drive has led to some of the most trusted, highest quality, and advanced mobility solutions available in the world today. Colson Group's unique and proprietary global footprint provides available services and capabilities unmatched by any other manufacturer. JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for general repairs and rebuilding of production assembly equipment to promote continuous uptime of the assembly machines. Daily activities may include general machine maintenance, troubleshooting various types of equipment, as well as providing technical assistance to the production team and various departments within the business. Participate in new machine design approval and tryout process and assist with the development of prototype product. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, accountability for quality of work, and task completion. Report on those activities to management in the support of company initiatives, standards, policies and overall continuous improvement.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on semi-auto assembly equipment containing but not limited to pneumatics, vibratory bowls, turntables, PLC's, & robotics.
• Ensures Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures are followed when working on equipment.
• Performs tasks according to safety standards, reports any and all safety issues immediately.
• Support company initiatives by maintaining adherence to organization standards and policies.
• Support the creation and sustainment of processes and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to enhance and improve productivity.
• Support the efforts of other departments through prompt responsiveness to requests and inquiries.
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Ability to work overtime as needed per factory hours and/or project completion. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience • High School diploma or GED. • Electrical Journeyman Card preferred with PLC experience. • Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience. • Troubleshooting & repair knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, & PLC. • Strong cross functional communication skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word programs. Requirements JOB SUMMARY


This position will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment along with any equipment installations within the facility. Daily activities may include general machine maintenance, troubleshooting various types of equipment, as well as providing technical assistance to the production team and various departments within the business. Participate in new machine design approval and tryout process, and assist with the development of prototype product. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, accountability for quality of work, and task completion. Report on those activities to management in the support of company initiatives, standards, policies and overall continuous improvement.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Maintaining equipment consisting of PLC's, pneumatics, robotics, etc. • Ability to interpret schematics and drawings. • Posses the ability to run and bend conduit as needed per local code. • Ensures Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures are followed when working on equipment. • Performs tasks according to safety standards, reports any and all safety issues immediately. • Support company initiatives by maintaining adherence to organization standards and policies. • Support the creation and sustainment of processes and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and supporting continuous improvement. • Use Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to enhance and improve productivity. • Support the efforts of other departments through prompt responsiveness to requests and inquiries. • Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and repetitive tasks throughout the day. • Ability to work overtime as needed per factory hours and/or project completion. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience • High School diploma or GED • Electrical Journeyman Card preferred with PLC experience. • Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience. • Strong cross functional communication skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word programs.