Automation Technician in Thief River Falls, Minnesota at Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat is now hiring an Automation Technician for setup and maintenance of our robotic and autonomous systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate electrical and mechanical systems in the construction of new automation equipment.
• Specify the purchase of material used to construct new equipment and to maintain established automation from a list of approved suppliers.
• Maintain safety systems.
• Maintain equipment to assure maximum productivity or “uptime” including performing mechanical and electrical repairs during production and non-production time.
• Recognize and repair defective or worn out parts on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and modify existing facility equipment including mechanical and electrical functions of 24volts and lower.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on automation equipment.
• Conduct minor plant maintenance when assigned.

• Education: Mechanical and/ or Electronic technical or vocational trade school required
• Years of Experience: 0+ years of experience
• Technical Knowledge: Pneumatics and controls knowledge
• Able to develop new Program Logic Controller (PLC) programs to accomplish the required tasks. (Ladder Logic on multiple brands.)
• Good communication skills – must be able to give good, clear instructions to others – as well as working toward completion on time & budget.