Manufacturing Automated Line Tender

Flex-N-Gate
Royal Oak, MI, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Programming HMI Screens Fanuc

Job description

This position includes but not limited to: Operation and set-up of Tandem Lines, Transfer Press and/or Automatic Presses. Set-up equipped with Coil feed lines and/or blank bunks/carts, Programming and adjusting end of arm tooling, feed equipment, conveyors, etc……., * Controls the operation of the presses and is responsible for the safety of those assigned to work with them.

  • Operate Lift Trucks and overhead cranes for placement and/or removal of dies, coils, blanks and/or other equipment required for JCO and/or Pre-Stage
  • Participate with JCO’s Start to Finish
  • Performs initial setup and determines corrective action as required to assure automation equipment meets performance capability.
  • Maintains end of arm tooling where applicable.
  • Loads coils onto uncoiler, threads coil through feed line assuring proper alignment to die, adjusting set and pitch properly.
  • Install and adjust EOAT where applicable assuring proper pick and place in order to run job efficiently.
  • Set-up all necessary items required to make job production ready-part exit conveyors, chutes, scrap shakers, die lubricant (Drawing Compound), Sensors, etc……..
  • While equipment is in Production mode participates in pre-staging of next scheduled job where applicable.
  • At least once per hour, required to verify the part they are producing meets quality standards, and reports any concerns to the Supervisor.
  • Performs adjustments, calibrations, alignments and modifications of automation systems and components when required.
  • Advises supervisor when equipment does not meet capability to produce product according to quality standards. Contacts appropriate skilled trades when unable to correct problem through routine procedures.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Industrial equipment troubleshooting?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, 1. Must pass written mechanical aptitude/knowledge test.

  1. Requires the ability to read instructions and perform tasks as instructed.
  2. Basic understanding of positive & negative numbers and on how it relates to robots.
  3. Basic understanding of metric and standard (English) system.
  4. Ability to read, comprehend and navigate through multiple HMI screens.
  5. Knowledge of Fanuc & ABB robots along with HMS Transfer systems, Die Protection units such as Rexcon, smart-pac, wintriss, etc……
  6. Knowledge of Coil feedlines, Straighteners adjusting set and feeders adjusting pitch, pilot release, etc.………..
  7. Must be able to communicate in technical terms and relay information to other persons involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
  8. Use hand tools, lubricants, etc, and such hand devices as needed for a safe operation.
  9. Demonstrate a good Attendance record
  10. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs., bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel, stand or walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
  11. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required including high school math and reading proficiency, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
  12. Must have extensive troubling shooting ability of production equipment and programs in order to achieve maximum efficiency.
  13. Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

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