Automation Controls Technician jobs in Adamstown, PA

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the assembly, debugging, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated equipment, fixtures and tools developed by Omnitech. This includes equipment in development and equipment at Omnitech’s customer’s facilities.

Job Responsibilities

Assembly

• Assemble in-house-manufactured automated equipment, fixtures and tools, including mechanical assemblies, machine frames, safety guarding, and pneumatic systems.
• Conceptualize and fabricate set-up tools, jigs, and fixtures to assist with machine set-up.

Fabrication & Machining

• Fabricate machine guarding and framing from aluminum extrusion, polycarbonate sheet, and sheet metal guarding.
• Occasional machining/fabrication of new parts or reworking of existing parts as needed.

Debugging/Troubleshooting

• Perform mechanical debugging on in-house equipment, including making adjustments to settings and set-up.

Field Service

• Troubleshoot, repair, and service Omnitech equipment located at customer’s facilities.

Other

• Operate a fork truck and pallet jack as needed.
• Prepare automated equipment for shipment.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, and other individuals inside and outside of the company.

Direction Received

• This position receives direction from the Assembly & Electrical Dept Manager.

Supervision of Others

• This position does not have any direct reports.

Qualifications – Education

• No formal, degreed education is required.
• Certificates and/or training in mechanical assembly, tool making, or machining a plus.

Knowledge/Experience/Capabilities

Required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with complex mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, or other systems, including experience working with: Bearings, cams, linkages, pneumatic systems, ball screws, sensors, dies, and other manufacturing equipment-related components.
• A minimum of 5 years of machining experience; CAM and/or conversational programming experience preferred.
• The ability to read engineering assembly and detail prints required (CAD drawings).
• The ability to lift up to 75lbs and stand throughout an entire 8-hour workday.
• Problem solving of mechanical systems
• Proficient with the use of measuring instruments (scales, calipers, micrometer, dial indicators, etc.)

Preferred

• Tool and Die experience a strong plus
• Experience working for a machine designer/builder is a strong plus
• Basic computer competency, including the use of Microsoft Office products and the ability to use CAD software to view CAD files.

Other Requirements

• This position requires occasional travel, which may include occasional air travel and overnight stays.
• Working as a team with in-house employees and customers.
• Detail oriented, basic math and communications skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize.
• Willingness and ability to take direction from…

Personal Tools:

• The employee is required to own and keep tools at Omnitech to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Omnitech Employee Expectations

• Possesses or strives to meet “Omnitech Employee Expectations” (as described below)

Working Conditions

• Climate-controlled manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands

• Light duty lifting and other manual labor.

Omnitech Employee Expectations

Omnitech expects every employee to have or be striving for the following personality, behavioral, and performance traits:

Attitude/Personality

Is happy, friendly, out-going, and greets and interacts with other employees this way. Is respectful to other employees, especially superiors. Always has a can-do/positive outlook, even in situations where the employee has a strong and differing opinion.

Professionalism

Looks and acts professional; comes to work well-groomed, in clean clothing, and wearing an Omnitech shirt (most of the time). Addresses controversial issues or frustrations quietly, calmly, and not in the presence of an Omnitech customer, partner, or employee.

Work Ethic

Is hard-working and willing to do whatever is necessary to support Omnitech’s business, including miscellaneous administrative tasks. Spends most of a workday working and, at a reasonable pace. Spends a limited amount of time socializing with other employees, on a cell phone or computer (for personal reasons).

Creativity

Looks for opportunities to improve the company and submits ideas and thoughts to superiors.

Team-Player

Is willing to work as a team and, as a team member, be contributive and participatory. Helps and encourages others to learn about projects, work methods, tools and other activities not directly related to their area of responsibility. Is willing to do whatever it takes, whenever it takes place.

Work/Work Area Quality & Neatness

Produces high-quality work, whether it’s related to the production of parts, machine wiring, programming, design, or administrative documents and communications (email, etc.). Keeps his work area/s clean, neat, and organized.

Reliability/Responsiveness

Follows-through on requests from customers and Omnitech partners in a timely, professional, thorough manner, without having to be reminded.

Communicative

Keeps co-workers, subordinates, and superiors aware of project and company updates, issues and events, in a timely manner, including problems, setbacks, delays, mistakes, and daily attendance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person