Robotics Technician

ROLE SUMMARY

• Ensure Equipment Availability is at 98%
• Analyse Top Constraints and solve issues using 6-SIGMA Methodology
• Optimises Facility to ensure volume targets and improve MTBF (Mean-Time-Between-Failures)

POSITION DETAILS

• To maintain the facility by completing all scheduled /planned Maintenance – 100% completion
• To identify all corrective maintenance activities and have a proactive approach – 100% completion
• Manage/ effective approach to Emergency Maintenance downtime
• Effective Root Cause Analysis toward downtime
• Responsible approach to all Safety Standard Regulations
• Total Maintenance of all TCF( Trim, Chassis, and Final Line) equipment, fault finding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controlled circuits, and the modifications thereof
• Focus on constraint areas to eliminate the constraint
• Ensure Production uptime within departmental objectives.
• Ensure safety compliance at all times
• PM, CM scrubbing
• 4D reporting on MFM
• Assist Artisans with problem-solving and repairs of problematic equipment in their related field
• Modifications to PLC software circuits, Siemens PLCs are used in the TCF department
• Assist Project work related to new equipment introduction/ commissioning

Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• 100% Completion of all scheduled/planned maintenance
• 100% Predictive and preventative maintenance approach
• 100% Completion of all identified corrective maintenance activities
• Emergency maintenance downtime proactively managed
• 100% Completion of Root Cause Analysis after downtime
• 100% Compliance with Safety Standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Fault-finding ability
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Excel competency
• Siemens PLC fault finding and programming skills.
• Kawasaki Robot fault finding and programming skills.
• HMI –fault finding and programming skills.
• SEW Frequency Drive fault finding and programming skills.
• Fault finding skill and knowledge on filling machines (Optional)
• Sealer application and fault-finding thereof
• Behavioral Skill
• English Oral and written communication

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• N6 Plus Electrical / Mechanical / Millwright Trade Certificate and or Equivalent (Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial and Mechanical) National diploma
• 5 yrs. Automotive Manufacturing Experience
• Programming and Fault Finding experience in Siemens PLC’s, SEW Drives, and Kawasaki Robots.
• TIA Pro 1 / Pro 2 Certificates

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.