Maintenance Technician 1st

Job Description

Job Description

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering or Technology or equivalent experience with strong emphasis on PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electricity.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Industrial experience to include direct, daily work activities associated with PLC’s, electro-pneumatics and electro-hydraulics.

A strong background in electrical troubleshooting is highly recommended. Welding skills considered a plus.

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION :

Maintain all plant equipment including production machinery and facilities equipment. Ensure a safe, clean work environment with a strong focus on quality and productivity.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform trouble shooting, problem solving and countermeasure activities on all production and facility equipment.
• Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and repair or replace.
• Complete daily maintenance of status reports.
• Work with and coordinate any contractor activity.
• Complete a daily machine start-up and warm-up process.
• Complete production start-up quality audits.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members with machine operations.
• Proficiency in applying SPC techniques to complement TQC operating philosophy (i.e., charting, problem solving, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC and SLC ladder logic using both RS Logix and 6200 series software.
• Experience in operator interface programming such as panel views.
• Familiarity with different servo controlled systems.
• Ability to read and / or interpret engineering drawings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical)
• Proficiency with computer aided drawing software, i.e. AutoCAD.
• Ability to size electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
• Proficiency with MS Office products required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any proprietary business-related information to which entrusted
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization and with the customer.
• Ability to speak, read and write English required
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed, including Saturdays and Sundays

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ability to stand, walk, squat, stoop for 8-12 hour shifts
• Ability to lift 50 85lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to use a computer and phone
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, stoop for 8-12 hour shifts
• Rapid, repetitive machine paced activities
• Bend at the waist
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled area (where applicable)
• Ability to see colors
• Ability to lift, pull and push
• Ability to grip and strong dexterity
• Ability to work in confined spaces and with heights
• Ability carry, body coordination, arm / hand steadiness, see colors and near vision, use ladders, dexterity
15 days ago