Description

The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair to minimize downtime. Providing a safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment.

Shift Details: 6am-3pm (1st Shift). Subject to vary within first shift

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Responsible for PLC trouble shooting and problem solving
• Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery.
• Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivity.
• Set-up production equipment necessary for the specific days’ activity. Assist with shutdowns as well.
• Disassemble equipment, rebuild, and replace defective parts and components as needed and reassemble to make final equipment adjustments.
• Perform regular checks on all building equipment and document accordingly.
• Work closely with production personnel re: equipment repairs and machine set-up procedures.
• Generate and complete work orders as assigned.
• Assist on new equipment layout and setup.
• Communicate inventory levels to department manager.
• Attend training classes.
• On call during off hours for emergency.
• Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Electrical and mechanical aptitude required in addition to at least 5 years of related maintenance experience. High level of electrical understanding (high & low voltage).
• 2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, twist and stoop.
• Ability to use various maintenance tools and personal computer.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed and be on-call for emergencies.
• Ability to work in a production environment. This job has exposure to ambient/refrigerator/freezer
• Ability to read & draw schematics.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience is preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearings
• Familiar with pumps, both air and electric
• Able to install and trouble shoot basic 3 phase motor control circuits
• Some knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.
• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems
• PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Electrical Certification a plus
• PLC Certification a plus