Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Department:
Maintenance

FLSA:
Non-exempt hourly

Job Description

Summary of Position:

Apply both electrical and mechanical related knowledge to test, diagnose, maintain, repair and modify developmental or operational machinery and control equipment and circuitry in facility. Work requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades. Performs a wide variety of electrical and electronic maintenance and mechanical service work on sophisticated electronic equipment, machines and/or controls. Diagnoses and remedies troubles, repairs and replaces equipment.

Installs, maintains, and/or repairs equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
• Familiar with machine networking process
• Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures
• Understanding of CNC machining programming and operation
• Self-motivated person that works with little direction
• Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required
• Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
• Prepare parts sketches and write work orders
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
• Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in the electrical and/or mechanical maintenance field
• Requires experience in electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment
• Requires experience in mechanical installation and maintenance work on plant systems and equipment
• Requires experience in hydraulics and pneumatics

Education:

• Degree in related technical field is a plus, but not required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Requires a broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Experienced with remote IO design and operation
• Experienced with robot programming and troubleshooting
• Experienced with AC/DC drive motor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting
• Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or other training
• The ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt in a constantly evolving, growing…