Maintenance Technician, Sr Automation/Robotics

Tru Vue Inc.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.  We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.  Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.  We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability. 

Position Summary
The Sr. Automation/Robotics Maintenance Technician completes complex preventative, proactive, and predictive maintenance, in-depth troubleshooting, and repair of automated material handling, robotic, & custom automated machinery.  Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, robotics, welding/fabrication, and other facilities related systems.

Responsibilities
•    Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls/Robotics as well as general mechanical skills, repair welding, and industrial equipment rebuilds.
•    Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
•    Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation.
•    Responds to production line calls to troubleshoot system issues, diagnose problems and make repairs.
•    Ability to utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
•    Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls/robot failures.
•    May rely on higher level Technicians and Engineers in complex systems issues.
•    Prefer ability to read PLC ladder logic and SCADA structure.
•    Prefer ability to coach & assist lower-level technicians.
•    Prefer ability to write work instructions and maintenance SOPs as needed to document new procedures and maintenance/repair methodologies.
•    Prefer fundamental project leadership skills to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level.
•    May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes and Experience
•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    Certificates and/or Diplomas in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Integration, Industrial Electrical or Mechanical trade or related area.
•    An associate degree in a related area is preferred.
•    Ten (10) years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls/Robotics and welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.
•    High degree of proficiency in troubleshooting and determining root-cause of issues on large scale automated systems.
•    Acquired certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience.

Skills and Abilities
•    Mechanical
o    Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities. 
o    Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical system failures, which may include understanding of engineering concepts.
o    Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not available
o    Understand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don’t match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.)
o    Can read, interpret and create or modify