Automation Technician (Engineering)
What you will do
Under general direction plan, program, operate and maintain the automation equipment in the manufacturing area, maximize the performance standards set for production, quality and cost.
How you will do it
Program and maintain Nachi Palletizing Cells and Fanuc robots.
Ensure proper programming and set up of manufacturing automation systems is implemented for job changes for any automated equipment.
Maintain Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV's), the auto labeler system, and automated quality testing equipment.
Trouble shoot and repair manufacturing automation systems.
Perform documented preventive maintenance and safety checks of manufacturing automation systems. Perform monthly safety audits following plant based criteria.
Setup and adjustments on Cognex and Keyence vision systems
Responsible for challenge and testing of all automated assemble Equipment.
Leadership skills and training of other technicians.
What we look for
Required
Minimum of 6 years of automation experience.
Experience with Allen & Bradley and Siemens PLCs and Vision Systems.
A strong background in maintenance.
Preferred
Associate Degree.
Robotic training preferred.
What we do here
Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day.
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What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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