Skilled Technician - Level IV - OFFC

Job Summary:

Comprehensive knowledge applied to performing skilled activities which support manufacturing business needs. Works with relevant functions to select and utilize appropriate resources, tools, machinery and specialty equipment. Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. Acts as a formal resource leading and coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training. Quality Applies high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship. Support equipment failure analysis. Performs work in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and specifications using various tools, measuring and testing instruments. Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system. Ensures all process documents and quality procedures are updated and acts as a resource to provide help to others. Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Delivery Fully proficient performing skilled activities expected by their roles in accordance with defined roles and responsibilities. Leads and coordinates others acting as a formal resource for team members with less capability. Performs and documents preventive, emergency, corrective and predictive maintenance activities. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks. Performs other duties as required to meet business goals. Work with peers and support staff to: Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints Solve problems and improve processes Actively identify issues and implement solutions Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

FANUC Robot Maintenance & Programming Expert responsible for robot programming, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, commissioning, optimization, and continuous improvement of robotic automation systems. The candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime, support production requirements, and lead automation improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Robot Programming & Integration

• Develop, modify, and optimize FANUC robot programs for manufacturing applications.
• Create and maintain robot programs using FANUC Teach Pendant and RoboGuide software.
• Configure robot I/O, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, and other communication protocols.
• Implement robot path optimization to improve cycle time and productivity.
• Support robot integration with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, conveyors, and peripheral equipment.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance activities on FANUC robots and controllers.
• Monitor robot health parameters and implement predictive maintenance techniques.
• Maintain robot backups, software versions, and parameter files.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities and equipment history.

Troubleshooting & Breakdown Support

• Diagnose and resolve robot faults, servo alarms, communication failures, and motion issues.
• Troubleshoot FANUC controllers such as R-30iA, R-30iB, and R-30iB Plus.
• Support emergency breakdown maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Commissioning & Project Support

• Participate in installation, commissioning, and startup of robotic systems.
• Validate robot operation, safety interlocks, and process requirements.
• Support automation upgrades, retrofits, and capacity expansion projects.
• Coordinate with OEMs, integrators, and cross-functional teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement.
• Improve robot reliability, efficiency, and system availability.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Assist in standardization of robotic maintenance procedures and best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with machine safety requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain robot safety standards including fencing, safety PLCs, and interlocks.
• Support risk assessments and safety audits related to robotic systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in FANUC robot programming and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automotive, heavy engineering, machine tending, welding, assembly, material handling, or palletizing applications.

Technical Skills

FANUC Robot Expertise

• FANUC HandlingTool
• KAREL Programming
• TP Programming
• RoboGuide Simulation

Controller Knowledge

• R-30iA
• R-30iB
• R-30iB Plus

Integration Experience

• PLC Integration (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Industrial Networks (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Modbus, DeviceNet)
• Vision Systems
• Servo Systems
• Safety PLCs and Safety Circuits

Maintenance Competencies

• Servo Motor Troubleshooting
• Encoder Replacement & Calibration
• Mechanical Unit Maintenance
• TCP Creation & Calibration
• Frame Setup & Mastering
• Alarm Diagnostics
• Backup & Restore Procedures

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Robot Uptime (%)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• Breakdown Reduction (%)
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
• Automation Project Completion

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under breakdown situations and production pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving capability.
• Project management and documentation skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Experience Range: 6-8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Automotive / Heavy Engineering

Competencies:
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the functions needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.

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