Applicator Technician

Overview

Zierick Manufacturing is a leading source of solutions for complex interconnection requirements and problems. Zierick serves numerous markets with emphasis on Industrial Controls, Automotive, HVAC, Solid State Lighting, Medical and Security. From standard products to our custom solutions, Zierick has created products utilizing various technologies which have become the industry standard and continue to shape the future of the industry.

Compensation: $22.00/hour

Responsibilities

The incumbent will regularly perform the following tasks:

• Adjust equipment based on the tooling and the customer’s specific technical requirements
• Program PLC and HMI for operator use on 9700XY model.
• Communicate customer needs and design requirements to Engineering department
• Provide internal and external support.
• Support customer’s technical problems pre- and post- product sale and determine a solution for quality and productivity
• Supply data-based literature to support Zierick equipment for a specific application, this includes but is not limited to manuals, data sheets, et cetera
• Generate product notes on how to implement specific functionality of a product
• Ensure reliable operation of application, identifying root causes of issues and determining mitigation options and solutions
• Troubleshoot internal and external applications
• Contact and communicate with outside vendors and customers
• Manage APIN (Applicator Inventory), including, but not limited to cycle counts, relabeling, and quality checks.
• Perform conceptual or run-off testing that is quantifiable
• Perform special projects, as needed. This may include supporting outside departments and production.
• Adhere to document control practices
• Follow safety procedures

Note: The “customer” is not exclusively external. Equipment and application-related development may be performed for internal factory use.

Less frequently, the incumbent will perform other duties as required that may include:

• Inspect components and ensure quality
• Assisting in Engineering research, testing, and development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

•      Mechanical ability

•      Proficient use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment

•      Ability to read technical drawings and schematics

•      Ability use CAD software (e.g. Solidworks)

•      Metrology

Preferred Skills

•      Microsoft Word and Excel

•      Testing to EIA Standards

•      Machining and knowledge of electrical systems

Additional Notes

Zierick will provide training and training opportunities to the incumbent to fulfill the job description.

Company Website

https://www.zierick.com/

Company Profile

Our Product and Service Since its inception in 1919 Zierick Manufacturing Corporation has been a valued supplier of standard and custom engineered stamped, metal products to end users in the electrical and electronic industries. End users for our products typically fit into a classification of being original equipment manufacturers (OEM). This type of manufacturing, termed electronic packaging and production, is considered a light industry and usually involves an end product based upon an electronic or electrical design, with the end product designed to meet requirements in industries such as appliance manufacturing, automotive electronics, communications, computers, consumer electronics, electronic components, industrial controls, medical electronics and office and business equipment.

Over the years the company’s products have developed into a broad range of interconnection hardware items, such as lugs, clips and splices, electronic and electrical wiring devices for printed circuit board interconnections and packaging, such as quick disconnect terminals, pins, posts, test points, IDC’s, sockets, solder lugs and screw terminals. In addition to our full line of terminals and connectors the company also offers a full range of automatic application equipment which is used by the end user to produce finished products. The company maintains its headquarters, including manufacturing and design facilities, in New York’s Westchester County. The regional sales offices are located in Illinois and Ireland.

The company plans to enjoy steady growth through new product introductions and sales of existing products that meet today’s demand for product performance, quality, reliability and delivery.