2nd Shift Plant Maintenance Technician bei Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc

Description

Job Purpose:

To install, maintain, diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and electrical systems/apparatus associated with automated and robotic technology.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform various activities relative to the installation, removal and relocation of automated and robotic equipment which may involve mechanical, electrical/electronic components, instrumentation and programming. Plan layouts of wiring or piping and installs piping, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, wiring, conduit, track and rails, and electrical apparatus on robotic or automated equipment. Customize PLCs, sensors, controllers, circuits and logic boards, micro-servomotors, and actuators for tool manufacturing activities.
2. Perform all necessary preventative electrical, mechanical and programming maintenance activities on plant automated and robotic equipment or machinery; inspects and replaces wiring and electrical/electronic components, circuit boards, PLCs, HMIs, motors, relays, sensing devices, switches, etc. as necessary or required by maintenance schedule.
3. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and programming problems on automated and robotic plant equipment through inspection, monitoring, and testing of plant machinery and equipment; listening for sounds emitted from equipment to detect malfunctions; discussing machines operational functions with Foreman and other employees; and observing abnormal operational problems for equipment repair. 
4. Repair, fabricate, replace or adjust automated and/or robotic electrical, electronic and mechanical components, wiring or piping used in production to maximizing production time and minimizing down time. Assists with research and development projects.
5. Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork, records, documents, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Must have AS degree in electronics or computers with experience in automated/robotic technology or equivalent work experience. An Electrical Engineering degree a plus.

Physical:

Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours or more per day and work from ladder/man-lift.

Must be able to use both hands to finger, handle, feel and reach.

Must be able to frequently lift/ move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs.

Must have close vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus on work.

Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high noise levels, and vibration to hands.

Employees will be required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses and foot protection.

Mental:

Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex written and verbal instructions; operating and maintenance instructions; and technical and procedure manuals. 

Must be able to perform mathematical skills such as: addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio, proportions, percentage, area, circumference and volume. Must also use concepts such as basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Must have ability to deal with problems involving multiple abstract and concrete variables in varying situations. 

Technical:

Must be able to troubleshoot electrical (up to 480 v and 3-phase), electronic (up to 24v DC) , and mechanical problems, circuit boards, motors, transformers and PLCs; and read blueprints, electrical and electronic specifications, schematics, and diagrams or technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Must be able to operate forklift, hand/ power tools; electrical/electronic test equipment (i.e. multi-meter, oscilloscope, etc.); and cutting/welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. 

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

Ability to Learn

Analysis (Problem Identification)

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Judgment (Problem Solution)

Safety Awareness

Teamwork/Cooperation

Technical/Professional Knowledge