Automation Technician

Job Description

Description:

What We Do:

At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world’s most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.

Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.

What We Need:

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician familiar with a teach pendant to join McCLARIN Composites.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automation manufacturing and the development and improvement of the manufacturing process of building composite structures.

Are you:

Familiar with composites, polymers, manufacturing, or are you willing to learn?

A strong collaborator?

Always looking for ways to improve processes and drive improvements?Requirements:

A Day in the Life of:

Drive process and material change.

Robot programming.

Develop and document process designs, molds, tooling, and fixtures for structural composite products.

Create Work Instructions for processes and products.

Assist with root cause analysis.

Assist NPD process with FMEA activities in support of manufacturing.

Drive Continuous Improvement through participation in manufacturing planning.

Review and modify current production methods to reduce rework and increase production efficiencies.

What Makes You Qualified:

Bachelor’s degree from a ABET accredited engineering program or a minimum of 5 years work or hobby experience with a firm understanding of robotics.

Must Haves:

Experience in CAD software to create models and drawings, SolidWorks preferred.

Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other Continuous Improvement tools.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shop prints and drawings, technical procedures/specifications or governmental regulations.

Maximum lifting of 50lbs. (All lifting over 50lbs. requires a team lift).

So, What’s in It for You?

Paid Training for ACMA’s CCT program: Open Molding, Vacuum Infusion Process and Light Resign Transfer Molding.

A benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life.

A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization.

Paid Time Off (PTO).

9 paid holidays,1 personal day and 1 Volunteer Time Off.

Who We Are:

McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment.

Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose – not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.

McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call

Full-time