URGENT HIRE - Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Technician

CRV Electronics Corporation
Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Technician
Spring Grove, IL
Starting Pay:  $25 (DOE)

Job Statement: Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Technician maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.  Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.  Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment, AC/DC motors & controllers, and machine wiring.
  • Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
  • Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Advise operators of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
  • Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
  • Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
  • Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency can be improved.
  • Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
  • Must have ability to interpret prints, sketches, verbal instruction, and mathematical data.
  • Create and modify preventive maintenance instructions and logs in computer system.
  • Order and maintain spare parts inventory.
  • Performs minor maintenance and repairs on facility and property.
  • Have a clean driving record. 
  • Oversees contractors performing HVAC maintenance/repairs, custodial work & lawn/lot maintenance.
  • Performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work while standing, kneeling, or sitting.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. 
• Ability to see and differentiate colors.  Corrected vision that allows reading of small alphanumeric letters at a distance of 12-18 inches.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be an independent self-starter, able to work with very little direct supervision.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as required.
• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Must be highly safety conscious.
• Familiar with computers, performing Internet searches and programs such as MS Word and MS Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Safety glasses
• Steel- or Composite-toed shoes

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS