Maintenance Multicraft Controls Technician

Job Overview

The Maintenance Multi-Craft Controls Technician is responsible for programming and troubleshooting all Programmable Logic Controls (Rockwell – Allen Bradley). This role is also responsible for completing preventative maintenance and responding to operational repair/troubleshooting requests on electrical and mechanical equipment; assisting with project work as assigned. This is a Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM position.

Responsibilities

• Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Electrical Expert
• Troubleshoot, repair, and complete Preventative Maintenance on all PLCs at both Ridgway facilities. This position will reside at the Boot Jack plant.
• Interact with Engineering Department and other technical staff to implement process improvements and PLC-based projects
• Read and understand electronic and electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics; draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic components
• Maintain backup programs from all electrical devices
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solid-state motor drives, solid-state temperature controllers, and computer-based controllers
• Analyze and interpret data from Flame Management Systems.
• Provide support to the manufacturing processes by repairing and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment including electrical components, motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, compressors, chillers and boilers.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of HAZMAT, MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements
• Good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Must be multi-talented, extremely flexible in work assignments, willing to integrate into a closely knit team and self-motivated.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of all equipment
• Industrial Welding experience
• Interact with Engineering Department to implement process improvements
• Assist in new equipment installation
• Coordinate with purchasing department to maintain inventory and maintenance supplies
• Organization of all spare parts and shop supplies
• Assist in training of new personnel
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to enhance facility safety, including Lockout/Tagout, safety modifications and repairs, and safety work orders
• Perform Equipment Preventive Maintenance as assigned
• Perform and follow Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Other projects and tasks as assigned
• Employee must be able to work other shifts and overtime to complete work as needed
• Employee must be willing to be on call to support production needs
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities

• Five (5 ) years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and abilities of Basic Electrical Controls (motor control, relay logic, etc.)
• Working knowledge of PLC technology and their associated software
• Working knowledge of motor drive systems (Powerflex 525, Powerflex 40)
• Knowledge of troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical skills (welding, torches, plasma cutter, pipe fitting, millwrighting, conduit running, wire pulling)
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools
• Ability to safely operate forklifts
• Ability to function independently and as part of team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and engage in other physical tasks
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze electrical/mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts
• Working knowledge of Fanuc Robotics Systems
• Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English and perform basic math functions including reading a tape measure
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to work from heights (ladders, manlifts,) and work in confined spaces.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person