Paint Robotics Engineer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Summary/ Objective:

• Will facilitate the establishment and ramp-up of an efficient and reliable facility and culture at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation.
• Will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around equipment efficiency and reliability and as such, will help educate team members at all levels of the organization, and contractors, on the why and importance of such initiatives.

• Provide technical shop floor support to the welding, stamping, ecoat departments.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Frequent manual lifting of parts or containers up to 33 lbs.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment, stamping presses, paint processing systems and control systems
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment.
• Install new and repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate machinery, as needed.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, & electrical & electronic components of machinery & equipment.                                                                                                                
• Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.                                         
• Repair and maintain physical structure of facility.                                                                                                  
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.                                                                    
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.            
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment.
• Fabricate and repair.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains work area and equipment to ensure it is clean, orderly and follows required safety regulations
• Provides suggestions to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Complete documentation and repair records
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Regular attendance is required.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• 2- year associate degree in related field or Journeyman certification or 4 years equivalent work experience or training.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic knowledge is preferred.
• PLC Troubleshooting, programming capability is a plus

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 33 lbs
• Standing for long periods on the production floor.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement:

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations