Maintenance Technician

Overview

Under the direction of Maintenance leadership, this position will organize and execute all aspects of the plant’s Predictive Maintenance (PdM) needs using various predictive technologies and techniques. This position also has strong functional ties to the department maintenance leadership to assist with the corrective actions needed to address identified issues when performing CBM reviews and data collection.

Shift Available: 1st, Monday
- Friday, 7:00AM- 3:30PM

Hourly Wage: This position starting pay is $38.49/ HR.

• CBM Analyst Responsibilities:
  Primarily responsible for analysis of data collected from CBM Condition Based Maintenance routes. Secondary duties will include UE data collection, IR data collection and analysis, vibration data collection and analysis, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA). The CBM program will be developed under the direction of maintenance leadership and 3rd party resources as needed.
• Vibration:
  Analyze vibration data; perform vibration route data collection on critical equipment; manage vibration software database, analysis parameter settings, and alarms.
• Ultrasonic (UE):
  Rotational equipment component monitoring and lubrication; compressed gas and steam leak detection; reporting for recommended repairs.
• Infrared (IR):
  Perform Mechanical and Electrical IR PM; become Arc Flash trained; analyze IR data and make reports.
• Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA):
  Perform off-line quality acceptance testing on new motors; perform on-line and off-line testing on critical motors in operation; analyze data and report on recommended repairs.
• Machinery Lubrication Analysis:
  Process lubricant samples; analyze sample data; reporting and recommendations.
• Manage PdM equipment and be responsible for its safe usage and storage. Assist in the creation/update of PdM routes using the appropriate technology for the application. Train others in the use of the different predictive technologies as needed.
• Assist with addressing discovered issues while performing CBM routes and equipment inspections (enter notification into SAP, notify coordinator/lube tech/mechanic, or address in the field as needed).
• Some travel will be required. Training courses may be held out of state; the associate may be sent to help for short periods of time as needed.

• Develop and maintain positive rapport with customers, suppliers, contractors, Kraft associates, and 3rd party storeroom associates.
• Serve as leader or participant on assigned teams and support team decisions.
• Comply with QRMP Quality Risk Management requirements for Maintenance/Engineering department.
• Accountable for Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as outlined in policies/procedures and processes.
• Facilitate timely completion and effectiveness of QRMP corrective actions for area of responsibility.
• Carry a Kraft-issued radio onsite at all times and respond to emergency calls.
• Provide coverage for peers on vacation, training, sick, and meetings.
• Coordinate vacation with Maintenance leadership and communicate via email with notice where possible.
• Support Idea and Suggestion initiatives generated within BU.
• Follow correct call-in procedures as detailed in Section 2, first page of handbook.
• Perform all work in accordance with Kraft, OSHA, and NEC standards (lockout/tagout, hot work, fall protection, and other OSHA regulations).
• Comply with all Kraft policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Understand and support the Operational Reliability culture and plant/department goals.
• Utilize the SAP system to document maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Management.

• Must have extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, components, and parts with a background in industrial, mechanical & electrical processes.
• Ohm’s law, relation of voltage, current and resistance in electrical circuits; DC circuit power, voltage, current and resistance in series and parallel; AC circuit power, resistance, inductance, and capacitance in a 3 phase system.
• Leading and lagging voltage and current angles displayed in a vector diagram or voltage/current time domain for a 3 phase AC motor circuit.
• Three Phase Induction Motor Theory: basic theory of operation and construction, motor components, insulation types, servo motors theory and operation, and related topics.
• Safe use of tools and electrical measuring instruments; familiarity with multimeters, current probes, megohm meters.
• Will be required to achieve level I certification for Vibration, Oil Analysis, and Infrared technologies within one year.
• Minimum of 2 years mechanical/electrical background in an industrial setting.
• Strong keyboarding and computer skills with ability to interface with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively.
• Administrative, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills; strong written and oral…