Automation Technician

Spartanburg Steel Products is a major supplier of metal stampings and welded sub-assemblies for automotive,  lawn & garden, agricultural, and construction equipment OEMs throughout the United States:

* Motivated, experienced, and stable team, ready to execute. 

* Stamping press tonnage from 200 to 2000 metric tons.

* Transfer, tandem, and progressive production lines.

* SSP is IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001-2015 certified.

* Industry leading quality and delivery PPM performance.

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing automated systems that support SSP’s stamping operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring optimal performance and uptime of production equipment, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot stamping automation equipment, including robotics, sensors, and press line automation systems. 
• Support robotic operations including teach points, program changes, and minor edits
• Diagnose root causes of automation failures and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints and schematics.
• Document work performed and update equipment records in the CMMS system.
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA, company standards, and lockout/tagout practices.
• Program computer to reset after equipment faults
• Create programs for jobs that have not run previously
• Updates ILU charts as needed
• Train and maintain records of associates on presses
• Perform all assigned PM’s for assigned presses
• 5S:  identify improvement areas / programs
• Job tasks may change depending on operational needs, production, & work schedules of the employer.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of automated and robotics equipment.
• Experience in similar manufacturing industry in similar role.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, stand and repetitively lift, push, and pull 50 or more lbs. continuously throughout assigned work shift.  
• Moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting & grasping.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions / directions in English.
• Must be willing to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Ability and desire to perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the scope and nature of our business.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

* Not accepting candidates through any third-party recruiters at this time. *