Electromechanical Technician II

SUMMARY

Performs all related duties necessary for maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment used in the production plant; for maintenance and repair of the physical structure, electrical, and plumbing systems of the buildings; and, when necessary, performs various construction/remodeling duties to company property as assigned. Also performs electrical maintenance and repairs of plant production equipment and commercial building.

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.
• Maintains 5S program standards including organizing, labeling, cleaning and sustaining of workstations, toolboxes, work areas and parts shelving and cabinets.
• Reads, understands and follows schematics, wire and parts diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles machines or equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts, replaces defective parts and motors, and adjusts feed mechanisms. Replaces or repairs machine belts. Performs these duties with the aid of such equipment as hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Holds scaffolding members in place or tightens bolts to erect working platforms around machines.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears and bearings using rags, brushes, grease gun, oil can and other required tools.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease and waste material from machines.
• Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• May install and repair electrical systems and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Diagnoses/troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment such as control circuits, motors and lighting fixtures, HVAC systems, using testing equipment, and makes necessary repairs such as replacing damaged or broken wires and cables. Troubleshoots to component levels.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees to diagnose malfunction. Replaces faulty electrical components of machinery such as wiring, fuses, relays, switches, electric motor bearings and motors and positioning sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components such as circuit boards, and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Repairs electronic equipment such as industrial controls, audio systems, transmitters and servomechanisms, following blueprints and manufacturers’ specifications and using hand tools and test instruments.
• Converses with machinery/equipment operators to ascertain problems with machinery/equipment before breakdown and to determine if breakdown is due to human error or mechanical/electrical problems.
• Tests faulty machinery/equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic/electrical systems or units to diagnose causes of malfunction.
• Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts with hand tools and soldering iron. Aligns, adjusts and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
• Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, installs control and distribution components such as switches, relays and circuit‑breaker panels, fastening them with screws or bolts.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure…