Mechatronics Technician

Competency-based
ONET: 17-3024.00

4

Years

42

Skills

1510.4h

Related instructions
Curriculum
  • College Student Success
  • Precalculus (MAT 175)
  • Industrial Safety
  • Introduction to Automation
  • Circuit Analysis I
  • Writing and Inquiry
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Prog Logic Controllers
  • Manufacturing Processes I
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
  • Robot Programming
  • Motors and Controls
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective
  • Analog Electronics (ELN 131)
  • Engineering Mechanisms
  • Writing and research in the disciplines
  • Digital Electronics (ELN 133)
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics (HYD 110)
  • Engineering Materials
  • Mechanisms (MEC 130)
On-the-job training
  • Pneumatics
    • Install pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
    • Repair pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all safety standard procedures.
  • Hydraulics
    • Install hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
    • Troubleshoot hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
    • Repair hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
  • Preventive Maintenance
    • Perform electrical/control preventive maintenance on the various production and warehouse systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Carry out manufacturer's/engineers' preventive maintenance guidelines in accordance with all standard safety procedures for:
    • Molding machines
    • Extraction robotics
    • Material feed system
    • Vacuum temps and thermolators
    • HVAC
    • Process water systems
    • Perform calibration of equipment and systems
    • Assembly equipment
  • Mechanical Work
    • Repair bearings, seals, belts, chains, conveyors, exhaust fans and blowers in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot bearings, seals, belts, chains, conveyors, exhaust fans and blowers in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot and repair fixtures, feeder bowls, EOT for assembly equipment in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Inspect mechanical systems for wear and imminent failure as well as replace/repair as indicated in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Inspect and repair safety systems including mechanical and electrical interlocks, light curtains and safety guards
    • Install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical actuators and sensors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Conduit Bending, AC Electrical 110 through 480 V Installation
    • Install general purpose and machine feeding circuits under the guidelines of the NEC Electrical code
    • Troubleshoot electrical circuits and switchgears in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Motors
    • Install fixed speed motors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot and repair fixed speed motors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Install variable motors and drives in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot and repair variable speed motors and drives in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Lighting
    • Install lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Repair lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • PLC, HMI, Robotics, and Relay Logic Troubleshooting and Wiring
    • Install machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Repair machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all safety standard procedures
    • Instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • DC Power Systems
    • Install DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Troubleshoot DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
    • Repair DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Documentation/Communication and Collaboration
    • Maintain preventive maintenance procedure records
    • Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
    • Develop effective communication while working with operators and other plant personnel to maintain a positive and team based relationship while performing troubleshooting, repairs, and improvements
  • Anti-harassment training
    • Anti-harassment training
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