Technician – Mechatronics
COMPANY JTEKT North America DEPARTMENT Production Engineering
LOCATION Vonore, TN CLASSIFICATION Salaried Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO Supervisor - Mechatronics GRADE 102
Summary/Purpose
This position is responsible for the build, assembly and / or machine shop activities associated with the fabrication of custom machinery, Overhaul and Robotic Automation Projects for the VON Mechatronics department.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities, 1 area of expertise.

• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble mechanical parts and devices, including motors, sensors, cylinders, custom fabricated components; mechanically assemble and align precision mechanisms; install/plumb pneumatic devices and mechanisms; determine optimum routing for hoses and wiring
• Electrical Wiring: Route wiring between machine devices and electrical enclosures; terminate wiring appropriately as needed; understand codes & requirements for electrical wiring; layout and install wireways and cable trays
• General Fabrication: Machine/modify custom components from various materials to print, utilizing mill, lathe & surface grinder. Fabricate sheet metal, extruded aluminum and other materials, weld and paint components
• Robotic Cell Builds: Able to understand CAD Layouts to build Robotic Cell Fencing / Guarding and associated safety devices. Understand basic Robot functionality to move and Teach Robots for Initial setup and Pedestal Mounting

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical build of automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read wiring schematics and plumbing diagrams for automated equipment
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems
• Exposure to Robotics
• Ability to troubleshoot custom automated equipment

Education and Experience

• Machine Tool Technology degree / Industrial Technology (AS)

OR

• +2 years – Machine Tool or Robotic Installation / Maintenance.
• +2 years - Reading mechanical, Electrical or Tool Room prints. Depending on area of expertise.

• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble mechanical parts and devices, including motors, sensors, cylinders, custom fabricated components; mechanically assemble and align precision mechanisms; install/plumb pneumatic devices and mechanisms; determine optimum routing for hoses and wiring
• Electrical Wiring: Route wiring between machine devices and electrical enclosures; terminate wiring appropriately as needed; understand codes & requirements for electrical wiring; layout and install wireways and cable trays
• General Fabrication: Machine/modify custom components from various materials to print, utilizing mill, lathe & surface grinder. Fabricate sheet metal, extruded aluminum and other materials, weld and paint components
• Robotic Cell Builds: Able to understand CAD Layouts to build Robotic Cell Fencing / Guarding and associated safety devices. Understand basic Robot functionality to move and Teach Robots for Initial setup and Pedestal Mountin