Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs trouble-shooting and maintenance on electronic systems and components of several automated assembly lines. Programs/modifies computer software as needed. Focus on supporting the preventive maintenance process including lubrication and inspection, general maintenance tasks, such as but not necessarily limited to assembly and disassembly of components, problem troubleshooting and correction. Support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Writes or modifies computer programs for equipment as needed.
2. Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor.
3. Start up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
4. Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance tasks in a safe, efficient manner, which supports the continuous improvement process within the facility.
5. Diagnose and repair activities with detailed working procedures. Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to proceed with logical approach to repairs, maintenance and rebuilds.
6. Set-up, adjust, calibrate, and operate equipment; perform layout and bench work; inspect, dismantle, repair, rebuild, assemble, weld, install and lubricate machinery and mechanical equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.
7. Inspect for defects, misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication and determine best process for making repairs with limited interruption to production.
8. Assist in maintaining building needs (heating and cooling systems).
9. Disassemble moves and/or relocates existing equipment and install new equipment.
10. Provide for safe disposal of all toxic materials and supplies.
11. Maintain tools and work area in a safe, neat and secure manner.
12. Maintain daily work logs and update equipment and component records.
13. Maintain preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules.
14. Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE, ensuring guards and safety features are working.
15. May train others on maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Read, interpret, understand, and find (if necessary) written or electronic information, including information from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, graphs, and charts, and input information as needed into a computer.

Prepare equipment and materials as needed, and effectively operate the equipment, including the following:

• Measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, dial calipers).
• Precision machines (drill press, mill, and bench lathes).
• Hand tools (drills, wrenches, grinders).
• Material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, overhead hoists).

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

AAS Degree or *equivalent experience, with a minimum of two (2) years PLC specialized training and ten (10+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Requires familiarity with PC based data collection methods and Microsoft Windows operating environment. Must have a working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems/components.

Electro-mechanical skills, PLC and computer controls with ability to program, ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical & mechanical and fluid power breakdowns on manufacturing and facility equipment.

Basic Computer Experience (PC based) data collection methods and Microsoft Windows operating environment.

*Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and pneumatic skills. Understanding of preventative maintenance process. Ability to operate machines and hand-tools relevant to a manufacturing environment. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems and take initiative to correct or seek immediate assistance. Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment. Ability to read and follow equipment manufacturer’s specifications. circuits, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work will take place in a combination office/shop environment. May be required to travel overnight, work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on occasion. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to mechanical or chemical processes requiring the use of personnel protective equipment. The employee may encounter controlled air conditions with frequent air changes, environmental exposure, and lift up to 60 pounds.

These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.