The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building installing and maintaining Petra AI devices & systems across the plant.
This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across all shops at Normal or new Normal building ensuring cameras brackets enclosures and support structures are safely and robustly installed for 24/7 industrial use.
Responsibilities
Fabrication & Assembly
Fabricate and assemble brackets frames and supports using aluminum extrusion (e.g. 80/20) steel and plastics.
Cut drill tap and finish components using band saws drill presses hand drills grinders and other standard shop tools.
Read basic mechanical drawings / sketches and build to spec with minimal rework.
Station Installation (Body / Paint / GA)
Install Petra AI devices camera mounts and enclosures in Body Shop Paint Shop and General Assembly to defined standards (height angle clearances datum references).
Route and secure cables (power Ethernet) neatly and safely through existing trays conduit or new supports following Rivian safety and labeling standards.
Work around existing tooling robots conveyors and access platforms; coordinate with ME Controls and Operations to schedule work in live production areas.
Field Adjustments & Quality
Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim focus and framing working alongside AI and controls engineers during station bring-up and trials.
Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks fastener verification guarding clearances to moving equipment).
Document as-built conditions (photos simple sketches measurement logs) and feed back improvements to standards.
Safety & Work Practices
Safely use ladders scissor lifts and platforms to access elevated installations; follow all fall-protection LOTO and area access procedures.
Maintain an organized work area manage small hardware inventory (fasteners brackets extrusion) and keep shared tools in good condition.
Support safe integration of Petra hardware around robots weld cells ovens and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing AI team to translate station concepts into practical mounting and routing solutions.
Coordinate with shop engineers / operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework.
Provide clear status updates on installation progress issues and material needs.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance fabrication or industrial installation role (e.g. ME tech maintenance tech machine builder installer).
Demonstrated ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills saws drivers grinders taps etc.).
Experience with basic metal fabrication including drilling cutting deburring and assembling structures.
Ability to work at height (ladders platforms lifts) and in production environments (noise heat overspray tight spaces) while following all safety requirements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Comfortable using basic computer tools such as email and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Drive) to record work and communicate with the team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (e.g. 80/20 or similar) cutting tapping squaring and assembling frames/brackets.
Prior installation work in Body Shop Paint Shop or General Assembly (e.g. cameras sensors tooling guarding or vision systems).
Familiarity with reading simple mechanical drawings or layouts and transferring dimensions to the physical install.
Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet power) and best practices for strain relief labeling and routing.
Experience supporting machine vision sensors or automation projects is a plus.
Comfortable working crossfunctionally with ME IE Controls Operations and external contractors.
Required Skills:
* 2 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance fabrication or industrial installation role (e.g. ME tech maintenance tech machine builder installer). Demonstrated ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills saws drivers grinders taps etc.). * Experience with basic metal fabrication including drilling cutting deburring and assembling structures. * Ability to work at height (ladders platforms lifts) and in production environments (noise heat overspray tight spaces) while following all safety requirements. * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift. * Comfortable using basic computer tools such as email and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Drive) to record work and communicate with the team. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (e.g. 80/20 or similar) cutting tapping squaring and assembling frames/brackets. * Prior installation work in Body Shop Paint Shop or General Assembly (e.g. cameras sensors tooling guarding or vision systems). * Familiarity with reading simple mechanical drawings or layouts and transferring dimensions to the physical install. * Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet power) and best practices for strain relief labeling and routing. * Experience supporting machine vision sensors or automation projects is a plus. * Comfortable working crossfunctionally with ME IE Controls Operations and external contractors.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
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