Day shift, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, Overtime as needed, Monday-Friday

Typical starting pay rate, $25.16/hr.-$31.45/hr.

What We Can Give You:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!

Industrial Automation Technician at Ditch Witch:

The Industrial Automation Technician (IAT) creates, debugs, and optimizes programs for automated and/or robotic equipment for use in manufacturing activities. This position will support the production lines, equipment, and facility by providing installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities for new automated equipment. The abilities and skills required are broad based to include electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.

What Will You Do?

Create, debug, and optimize programs for pick-and-place and welding robotic equipment, and optimize PLC programs.

Work with the robot team to develop and implement new automation/robotic applications.

Active team member in the internal or external design and fabrication of secondary equipment, robotics, end of arm tooling (EOAT), work cells, and automated assembly equipment.

Continuously improve equipment and automation to reduce labor, reduce cycle time, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies in equipment and process operations.

Assist with on-site set-up, programming, and training for new automated equipment.

Work with engineers, technicians, production, and maintenance associates in troubleshooting and resolution of automated/robotic equipment issues and repairs.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on new automated equipment.

Read and comprehend electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics and perform troubleshooting and repairs of these systems.

Facilitate, coordinate, and communicate with other supervisors to coordinate diagnostic/repair activities in individual departments in a customer-oriented manner with “customer first” sense of urgency.

Follows up on completed work with internal customers and other departments to ensure resolution.

Provide written documentation and reports as requested.

Attend classes and seminars to update skills as required.

What Do You Need?

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience with automated systems preferred.

Strong PLC programming experience. Minimum two (2) years’ experience in PLC and robotic programming, systems integration, and troubleshooting.

Experience with machining or fabrication of EOATs and other jigs and fixtures.

Use of diagnostic equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, precision measuring devices etc.).

CAD software experience a plus.

Ability to read from technical manuals, schematics, and written instructions.

Knowledge of safe industrial work practices including lockout-tag-out OSHA 10.

Knowledge of Lean methods used in manufacturing processes.

Demonstrate a knowledge of heavy machinery manufacturing processes, good math and analytical skills.

Ability and motivation to learn new skills and drive improvements.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees, customers, clients, and vendors.

Ability to work in a team environment and under minimal supervision.

Have a good work record, reliable attendance, and attention to quality.

Work Environment:

Regular, continuous use of computer and machine automation software.

Plant environment most of the time, office environment part of the time. Plant conditions include variable heat and humidity, dirt, and noise; exposure to hazardous materials and physical hazards such as powered vehicle, sharp objects, moving machinery, pedestrian traffic, and working with heavy material.

Normal 8-hour workday. Overtime may be required with occasional work on Saturdays.

Rapidly changing workload and priorities.

A high level of teamwork and cooperation.

Occasional overnight travel (No more than 5% of the time).

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.