Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Description: Pay Range: $29.10hr - $34.10hr Responsibilities: Performs routine setup, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting of highly complex/automated manufacturing equipment. Controls and adjusts machine settings. Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime, and waste levels of machine operation. Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance (including preventive) repairs, adjustments, inspection and monitoring of production and/or facilities related equipment and machinery. Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, fix, and problem-solve in performance of all maintenance tasks. Prioritizes daily work assignments to meet production needs and department goals. Responsible for preventive maintenance scheduling, and completion of work orders and tasks as assigned. Supports installation and removal of equipment, and performance of required corrective maintenance. A consistent presence in production departments. Monitors the production lines and proactively evaluates equipment performance for repairs and continuous improvement. Must demonstrate mechanical ability to complete changeover of equipment and some operator level preventive maintenance. Assist with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jig and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents. To be done in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Production supervision. Organizes, completes, and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization. Identifies, solves problems, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality. Advises on proper content of PM task list and frequency of execution. Assists with the installation, debug, and start-up of all new or modified production equipment. Client Requirements: Works with general supervision. Works with external contractors and vendors as needed. Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Must follow all housekeeping policies and procedures. Must follow all safety policies and procedures. Must be able to work overtime as required to meet business requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED & Certificate and 2 years of experience in relevant field . High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant experience required. Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician, Machine Builder / Repairer, Machinist, Refrigeration Mechanic, Welding Repairer. Knowledge and Basic Skills: Time management skills are required to ensure all tasks are completed without delay. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to work with various teams. Mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical skills, must analyze, fix, and repair complex equipment and machinery. Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications. Flexible and adaptable in working with/on a variety of equipment, processes, projects, or assignments. Understanding and use of trades mathematics, calibration techniques, and precision measuring instruments is essential. Constant mental and visual attention performing moderately complex work requiring close limits of accuracy and tolerances. Must be knowledgeable in the following areas. Use of a PC including MS Excel & MSWord. Demonstrate mechanical proficiency. Demonstrate electrical proficiency. Demonstrate hydraulics and pneumatics proficiency. Ability to use a multimeter. Sensor technology. Basic plumbing (fluid and pneumatic). Power transmission (gearbox, motors, belt and chain drives). Basic machining. Electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low-level signals up to 480 VAC. Experience Preferred: Troubleshooting of Industrial Control Systems (instrumentation, ladder logic, relay logic, VFD, servo etc.). Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, and vision systems. Mechanical design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.) SAP maintenance module or equivalent computerized system. Basic skills in use of mill, lathe, welding, & bearing press.

Created: 2024-10-23