Mechatronics Technician

General Purpose: Responsible for the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated systems and technologies across GLOCK Inc. manufacturing operations in Smyrna, GA. Shift(s) Available : - 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), Monday through Friday Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) : - Perform and document preventative and predictive maintenance for all kinds of automated devices in the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and quality departments. - Troubleshoot production IT related machine and network issues under the direction and guidance of lead mechatronic technician when required. - Perform program and software updates according to instructions and/or information from MRT Austria. - Perform and manage data back-ups to ensure that latest data/programs are available. - Adjust teaching positions of robots and related automation including proximity switches, sensors, and wiring as needed. - Assist machine maintenance efforts in cases where expertise may overlap (e.g. dead drives, boards, wiring, soldering, and communication cables). - Ensure that network connectivity of automated devices and machinery is maintained. - Supports the installation and testing of new equipment and processes. - Supports all LEAN activities in his/her area of responsibility, especially for the sustainable execution of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards - In cooperation with the maintenance team supports execution of regular and effective preventive maintenance of production IT hardware and automated machinery. This includes routine cleaning, minor repairs, and inspections. - Supports the machine maintenance department as needed or when directed. - Self-starter that can work alone with minimal supervision and follow instructions. - Complies with legal and company ordinances as well as ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her daily work. - Daily documents activities and follows up with reports about progress made on projects assigned. - Must adhere to established PM schedule and documents, and provide feedback for modification of activities in order to provide a high level of machine availability. Qualifications/Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities. Competencies: --------------------- --------------------- ------------------------- Leadership Communication Relationship Management Ethical Practice Critical Evaluation Time Management Conflict Resolution Analytical Thinking Adaptability --------------------- --------------------- ------------------------- Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent Minimum 4 years of related experience or combination of training and experience Experienced in DC / AC repair and troubleshooting, reading of machine prints - electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC (Siemens), HMI, Profibus, industrial communications Solid understanding of computer and controller hardware, IT network structures and Internet/Remote access applications