Controls Maintenance Technician Level 5 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Responsible for activities regarding design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. Inspects and repairs machinery and equipment based on operating parameters, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.

Also responsible for electrical work, troubleshooting and programming activities regarding design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing throughout for inventory and operating expense objectives are achieved.

• Adhere to plant safety requirements as established by company policy.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Assists in the development and training of maintenance personnel in the area of controls systems.
• Assists in the planning of updates, modifications, and continuous improvement of the existing controls system including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
• Check maintenance technicians’ work and assist during assembly.
• Design and develop software applications based on specifications of new concepts.
• Develop electrical bill of materials.
• Diagnose and identify various types of hydraulic fittings and repair/replace as needed.
• Documents equipment breakdown/activity and provides reports as requested. Uses reports to analyze opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure quality and production standards are maintained in a process-driven environment.
• Ensures and maintains proper controls documentation, including updates during life cycle (electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, robot programs, and machine power distribution).
• Ensures compliance with national Electrical Code and OSHA standards.
• Ensures timely and accurate recording of completion of maintenance activities, including utilizing computerized maintenance management programs; maintains detailed record keeping in support of maintenance management system.
• Help establish and maintain policies and practices including maintaining equipment specification standards.
• Installs and maintains plant floor machine controls.
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements.
• Involved in the recruitment/training/orientation of new employees.
• Lead and complete complex projects.
• Maintains knowledge of all safety devices, procedures and MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery to identify and communicate all potential safety issues in an effort to eliminate all avoidable risks.
• Make and replace high pressure lines, including bending and threading.
• Make hydraulic and chemical hoses using hydraulic crimping tool.
• Must maintain positive communications among other coworkers in/on shifts and departments.
• Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, quality problems, and supplies needed.
• Other assignments and responsibilities as required to support organizational and team objectives.
• Participates in equipment/tooling reviews and works with engineers and vendors to ensure proper implementation of features.
• Perform tool changes in a timely manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment that is not scheduled for manufacturing to reduce downtime.
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.
• Propose upgrades or solutions to maintenance issues.
• Provide production support.
• Provide timely and detailed status updates, as required.
• Provides technical support for controls systems during the introduction of new equipment.
• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.
• Required to adhere to applicable IATF and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Required to adhere to applicable QS9000/TS16949 requirements.
• Required to adhere to plant safety and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements as established by company policy and/or OSHA.
• Schedules and completes back-ups of electronic machine control and robotic programs.
• Supports engineering in the development of standards and specifications related to controls systems.
• Technical writing including Software Documentation, Manual including Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List with Vendor Parts.
• Tests newly installed or refurbished machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment to specification and safety.
• Train and develop lower-level maintenance employees.
• Troubleshoot issues with company equipment.
• Understand requirements for HMI/communications interface and networking, and create specifications based on the requirements.
• Will be required to work necessary overtime as applicable on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.
• Work with equipment vendors and machine builders and integration.
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