Maintenance Tech Programming 1st Shift

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Work a 1st shift schedule with a start time of either 4:00 AM or 6:00 AM, providing dedicated robotics and controls support to manufacturing operations.
• Support, troubleshoot, and program industrial robotic and automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on ABB robots, Universal Robots (UR), and associated automated production equipment.
• Diagnose robot, controls, programming, and communication issues that require technical support beyond traditional mechanical maintenance troubleshooting.
• Make programming adjustments to robotic applications and automated systems, including mold release, priming, spraying, and other process-specific manufacturing applications.
• Support the integration and operation of robots with surrounding equipment, vision systems, sensors, PLCs, and other connected automation devices to ensure reliable system communication and performance.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols and perform preventive maintenance, system verification, and technical support to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Controls, Engineering, and Production teams, serving as an on-floor technical resource for robotic programming, automation, and controls-related issues.

This is what you bring to us

• Hands-on experience, technical coursework, certification, or training in industrial robotics, automation, controls, mechatronics, electrical technology, or a related technical field; a four-year degree is not required.
• Experience working with and programming industrial robots; ABB experience is strongly preferred, with Universal Robots or other industrial/collaborative robotic platforms also considered.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment; Siemens PLC experience is preferred, while Allen-Bradley or comparable PLC experience is also acceptable.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and an understanding of how robots, PLCs, sensors, vision systems, and automation equipment communicate within an integrated manufacturing system.
• Exposure to machine vision or inspection technology, preferably Keyence vision systems, cameras, sensors, or similar automated inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documentation, and equipment drawings is strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and learning ability, with the willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor and develop expertise in Webasto-specific equipment, processes, and automation systems.

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY 

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