AddressPosition Overview
The Automation Technician provides technical support for automated metal cutting & bending machinery. Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of CNC Plasma, Laser, Waterjet, Punch Press & Press Brakes. The Position requires knowledge of automated fabrication processes including equipment capabilities & CAD design.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of electrical and mechanical automated system machines.
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and align electrical and mechanical systems.
- Capable of reading and editing electrical, mechanical and layout drawings.
- Preventative maintenance and repair of diverse production equipment.
- Demonstrate experience in a maintenance field with good working experience in mechanical repairs.
- Supporting new machine builds, installations and modifications.
- Assisting with the preventative maintenance program to ensure production downtime is minimized.
- Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
- Monitors automated system machine performance.
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Must have a high mechanical aptitude.
- Actively communicates with team members and machine developers about the work and project status.
- Effectively communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
- May occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.
- May travel to other sites for paid training, installations and service work.
- Works independently with little or no supervision.
- CAD design experience considerable asset
- Fabrication & welding experience considerable asset
Qualification Requirements
- A degree/diploma in Millwright, Mechanical technology, Electromechanical or Similar.
- Valid Driver’s License
- 1-3 years of equipment maintenance experience preferably with automation.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts and bearings.
Company Description
Metal Nation Machinery Inc is a fabrication machinery dealer in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. New & used sales, installations, training, tooling, design & demos are services we have provided since 2001. We are a micro-business seeking partnerships with highly motivated intelligent people.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $70,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in LETHBRIDGE, AB
