Immediate Electro-Mechanical Technician

Immediate Electro-Mechanical Technician

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. Reports directly to the Mechanical Lead. This position is expected to have a significant impact on improvements in Run Time Efficiency (RTE). Duties and responsibilities Performs daily preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots and repairs problems with all equipment (production facilities auxiliary etc.) Locates electrical and mechanical trouble by using available test equipment (meters meggers strobelights etc.) Repairs and or replaces defective electrical and mechanical equipment Troubleshoots and repairs electrical electronic control circuits for AC DC motor circuits Diagnoses analyzes and repairs electronic electro-mechanical and instrumentation equipment operating in all areas utilizing meters gauges and other testing methods Installs repairs adjusts and calibrates various types of measuring recording and controlling equipment necessary to monitor or run manufacturing lines Troubleshoots PLC hardware Originates and processes urgent work orders when needed Updates daily maintenance activities in logbooks Recommends necessary parts for repairs and maintenance with assistance from the maintenance and engineering teams 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 and assists in training other technicians 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 Maintains a team effort attitude and approach Other duties as determined by company needs Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate s Degree and at least 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 possess basic electrical electronic 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 Background check and Drug screen reuired