Surface Mount Tech Machine Operator jobs in Portland, OR

Description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining a leading provider of robotic palletizing systems for over 20 years? With over 800 robotic palletizers installed throughout North America and beyond, Columbia/Okura, LLC. is unparalleled in the industry and we are interested in speaking with you! Columbia/Okura, LLC. offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees visit us at http://columbiaokura.com/about-us/#ourpeople to view our current positions and for more information.

Summary: Perform system integration and functionality testing of robotic palletizing systems within our Vancouver WA factory. Lead customer facing factory acceptance tests for assigned systems. Travel to the customers facility for system startup, commissioning, technical support, and system operation training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. System integration, testing and troubleshooting: Responsibilities include downloading software, establishing robot set-up parameters, verification of proper mechanical, electrical and system logic operation. Work with live power up to 575 volts
2. Represent the company during factory acceptance tests and customer demonstrations. Lead customer facing factory acceptance tests for assigned systems. Set up and integration of customer demonstrations and training. Assist the sales department with customer facing demonstration and robot operation.
3. Company related travel: The responsibilities of this position require 30% travel away from Vancouver WA. This includes in state, out of state, and the possibility of out of country. Modes of travel required are air, rail, bus, and vehicle.
4. Verify proper electrical and mechanical system installation (at the customers facility): Verify the system has been installed correctly referencing mechanical and electrical installation prints.
5. Verification of system functionality and performance (at the customers facility): Proof testing system devices, PLC logic, safety devices/ features, product handling, load quality, etc. Prove out system functionality and performance in accordance with As sold specifications.
6. Finalizes commissioning of the Robotic palletizing system (at the customers facility): Initiate the system into the customers full production. Monitor production.
7. Conduct customer training (at the customers facility): Educates and trains customers on system operation, safety features, and proper equipment usage.
8. Administrative/ Documentation requirements: Responsibilities include reserving travel arrangement, daily communication on project status, completing expense reports, redlining prints, customer related signed documents, uploading programming to our server, uploading photos/ videos to our server, etc. All administrative and documentation requirements will be completed within established time guidelines.
9. Customer-Required Drug and Alcohol Testing

Employees assigned to work at customer sites or on specific customer-related projects at Columbia Machine, Inc/Columbia Okura, LLC will be subject to any additional drug and alcohol policies and testing programs required by the customer, provided that the policies and programs are consisted with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Before any testing occurs employees who are subject to customer-related testing must sign the Employee Consent to Customer-Required Drug and/or Alcohol Testing Form.

10. Valid Drivers License and Driving Record that does not fit the criteria of a high risk driver (as noted in our company Vehicle Policy).

Constant (over 66%)

None

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operation and business decisions that affect the department).

• Decision Making

(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area with a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operation and business decisions that affect the department).

• Problem Solving

(Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed).

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

Seldom (1%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. Follows all Safety and Company policies as well as procedures including PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
2. Participate in Continuous Improvement Efforts
3. Participates in applicable SOP and SWI training
4. Provide a respectful work environment for others.
5. Work well with others in a team environment.

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

None

Frequent (33%-66%)

Sitting (travel/plane), Hearing, Listening, Talking, Standing, Walking

Occasional (10%-33%)

Bending, Stooping, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching

Pulling, Pushing

Carrying up to 10 to 50 pounds

Seldom (1-10%)

Crawling, Balancing, Reaching Overhead

Carrying up to 10 to 50 pounds

*Carrying over 50 pounds

Lifting up to 10 to 50 pounds

*Lifting over 50 pounds

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Noise: Noise levels vary from quiet to occasionally higher levels requiring hearing protection.
• Vibration: Exposure to hand and power tools.
• Hazards: Production, assembly, and automated machinery environment. A variety of physical activity: standing, bending, walking, lifting, etc.
• Schedule: Day shift is primary. After hours requirement on occasion. Voluntary and mandatory overtime may be required.

Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Columbia/Okura, LLC. offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Columbia/Okura, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce. Columbia/Okura, LLC. does participate in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Proficient

1. Mechanical aptitude
2. Electrical aptitude
3. Pneumatic aptitude
4. Blueprint comprehension
5. Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and automation

Abilities (Within the first 6-12 months)

Proficient

1. Identify robot circuits and components
2. Ability to safely trouble shoot panels after power up
3. Ability to start and operate the robot
4. Ability to operate the conveyors
5. Ability to navigate and fully utilize OXPA software

Skills

Proficient

1. Written and Oral Communication
2. Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
3. Basic hand tools
4. Basic power tools
5. Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division)

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• *Vocational or technical training or education
• * 3 years of experience (factory automation, automated machinery, machinery controls, or equivalent)

* Experience may substitute for some of the above education.