Electro-Mechanical Technician III (5) - Full-time / Part-time

Electro-Mechanical Tech

The shift schedule is 3-2-2 and rotates days to nights every 2 months.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under occasional supervision, is responsible for troubleshooting machinery problems and continuously monitoring electrical and mechanical devices as part of a predictive and preventive maintenance plan. Understands and demonstrates proactive maintenance concepts and employs best maintenance practices. This position is expected to have a significant impact on improvements in Run Time Efficiency (RTE).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs problems with all equipment (production, facilities, auxiliary, etc.)
• Locate electrical and mechanical trouble by using available test equipment (meters, meggers, strobelights, etc.)
• Repair and/or replace defective electrical and mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/electronic control circuits for AC/DC motor circuits
• Diagnose, analyze and repair electronic, electro-mechanical and instrumentation equipment, operating in all areas, utilizing meters, gauges and other testing methods
• Install, repairs, adjusts and calibrates various types of measuring, recording and controlling equipment necessary to monitor or run manufacturing lines
• Troubleshoots PLC hardware
• Originate and process urgent work orders when needed
• Updates daily maintenance activities in logbooks
• Recommends necessary parts for repairs and maintenance with assistance from the maintenance engineering team
• Submits all modifications made to equipment during repairs (i.e. updating schematics, drawings, etc.) to lead technicians for update
• Good working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices and principles
• Suggests maintenance items to be included in preventive maintenance program
• Assists in writing and updating standard maintenance and safety procedures
• Familiarizes self with new equipment.
• Stays informed of operational activities and process changes which may affect the normal operation of the equipment
• Assists in the installation of new equipment and equipment modification projects
• Records all measurements during predictive and preventive maintenance activities to generate statistical charts for analysis
• Assists with training needs in areas of familiarity
• Has knowledge of and adheres to all departmental rules, regulations, and procedures
• Other duties as determined by company needs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least a 2 year technical degree is required or 2 years of experience working as a maintenance technician with industrial equipment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Working knowledge of motor control systems (drives/inverters), PLC’s, and communications systems. Must posses basic electrical/electronics circuit knowledge and intermediate mechanical, HVAC, and compressor systems knowledge.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Must have working knowledge of production and support equipment and related controls.
• Must be able to operate in a team environment, remaining flexible to multiple demands.
• Excellent communication and people skills are necessary along with detail orientation.
• Must be able surmise the operation all production equipment as well as office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and fax machine.
• The employee must be able to read prints, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Welding ability is desired.
• It is also desired to have a working knowledge of lathes, milling machines, breaks, presses, band saws and other shop equipment