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Title - Automation Technician

Location – Libertyville, Illinois 

Experience – 5 years

Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding

Job Description:

Mandatory Requirement:

•          4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.

•          Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.

•          Skills:

•          Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.

•          Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.

•          Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.

•          Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

•          High School Diploma or GED required.

•          Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.

•          Experience:

Automation Troubleshooting

•          Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.

•          Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.

•          Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.

Robot Programming & Optimization

•          Program and fine-tune moulding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.

•          Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.

•          Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

•          Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.

•          Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.

•          Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

•          Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.

•          Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.

•          Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

•          Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.

•          Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.