Automation/Robotics Technician

Knight's Armament Company

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Titusville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician will assemble, install, and maintain automated and robotic systems, including mechanical components and electrical enclosures. They are also responsible for troubleshooting systems during implementation and performing preventive or corrective maintenance.

Qualifications

We are seeking an Automation/Robotics Technician with basic knowledge of low-power control systems, pneumatics, and PLCs. The role requires good understanding of industrial machinery, excellent mechanical aptitude, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include assembling, testing, and maintaining automated and robotic systems from prints, along with performing necessary repairs and preventive maintenance.

Job Description

JOB POSTING   JOB TITLE:                          Automation / Robotics Technician, Level 1   DEPARTMENT:                    Automation and Robotics Department   REPORTS TO:                      Automation and Robotics Manager     PURPOSE OF POSITION: Complete assembly of automated and robotic systems including sub-systems, mechanical systems, electric enclosures and field wiring including controls and power signals.  Troubleshooting of systems during implementation, testing and maintenance phases.    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: ​ •     Basic knowledge and understanding of low power controls systems, pneumatic systems, PLCs, Servo and VFD Controllers          with all associated ancillary components such as electric motors, sensors, instrumentation and actuators. •     Good understanding of industrial machinery, safety, and applications in a production environment. •     Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills. •     Knowledge of Fanuc collaborative robots is a plus. •     Knowledge of CNC machines and Renishaw probing. •     Problem solving, resourcefulness and team    DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: As a core member of the Automation & Robotics Team, you will work together as a team to install CNC tending systems, conveyors, framework, robots, and tooling. The successful candidate will work closely with Knight’s Armament electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and customers to develop robotic solutions. •     Assemble automation & robotic systems from prints.  •     Disassemble and reassemble robotics or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit        boards, sensors, controllers, encoders and servomotors. •     Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components. •     Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process •     Document robotics test procedures and operational test results. •     Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates or microscopes. •     Assemble equipment or components such as new robotic systems and automated production machinery. •     Fabricate jigs, fixtures using manual machines. •     Maintain inventories of materials, equipment or products. •     Perform additional duties as assigned by management. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Seeing: Required
  • Speaking: Required
  • Hearing: Required
  • Standing: Often
  • Walking: Often
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting: Occasionally, up to 25-pounds
  • Carrying: Occasionally, up to 25-pounds
  • Pushing: Rarely
  • Pulling: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Balancing: Occasionally
  • Bending: Occasionally
  • Twisting: Rarely
  • Reaching: Occasionally
  • Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
  • Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crawling: Rarely
Environmental Conditions: Inside: 90% Outside: 10% Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally     Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C.  is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed,  sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,  or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf                                                                          

Knight's Armament Company

Knight’s Armament Company was founded as a Research & Development facility more than 30 years ago. Founded by C. Reed Knight Jr to focus on the needs of U.S. Special forces, we have since evolved into a premier weapons manufacturer offering complete weapon systems, modular accessories and Knight Vision electro-optics. Knight’s is best known for our advanced developments in weapon designs and accessories, with R&D, manufacturing, assembly and testing all performed at our facility in Titusville, FL. Our products are created with Law Enforcement and Military uses in mind, and the same standards and commitment to quality apply to all our commercial products. For more information about our company, visit www.knightarmco.com.
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