Controls Maintenance Technician Level 5- 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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$90,000-$120,000/yr DOE

Job Summary:

Responsible for activities regarding design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. Inspects and repairs machinery and equipment based on operating parameters, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.

Also responsible for electrical work, troubleshooting and programming activities regarding design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing throughout for inventory and operating expense objectives are achieved.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to plant safety requirements as established by company policy.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Assists in the development and training of maintenance personnel in the area of controls systems.
• Assists in the planning of updates, modifications, and continuous improvement of the existing controls system including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
• Check maintenance technicians' work and assist during assembly.
• Design and develop software applications based on specifications of new concepts.
• Develop electrical bill of materials.
• Diagnose and identify various types of hydraulic fittings and repair/replace as needed.
• Documents equipment breakdown/activity and provides reports as requested. Uses reports to analyze opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure quality and production standards are maintained in a process-driven environment.
• Ensures and maintains proper controls documentation, including updates during life cycle (electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, robot programs, and machine power distribution).
• Ensures compliance with national Electrical Code and OSHA standards.
• Ensures timely and accurate recording of completion of maintenance activities, including utilizing computerized maintenance management programs; maintains detailed record keeping in support of maintenance management system.
• Help establish and maintain policies and practices including maintaining equipment specification standards.
• Installs and maintains plant floor machine controls.
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements.
• Involved in the recruitment/training/orientation of new employees.
• Lead and complete complex projects.
• Maintains knowledge of all safety devices, procedures and MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery to identify and communicate all potential safety issues in an effort to eliminate all avoidable risks.
• Make and replace high pressure lines, including bending and threading.
• Make hydraulic and chemical hoses using hydraulic crimping tool.
• Must maintain positive communications among other coworkers in/on shifts and departments.
• Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, quality problems, and supplies needed.
• Other assignments and responsibilities as required to support organizational and team objectives.
• Participates in equipment/tooling reviews and works with engineers and vendors to ensure proper implementation of features.
• Perform tool changes in a timely manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment that is not scheduled for manufacturing to reduce downtime.
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.
• Propose upgrades or solutions to maintenance issues.
• Provide production support.
• Provide timely and detailed status updates, as required.
• Provides technical support for controls systems during the introduction of new equipment.
• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.
• Required to adhere to applicable IATF and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Required to adhere to applicable QS9000/TS16949 requirements.
• Required to adhere to plant safety and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements as established by company policy and/or OSHA.
• Schedules and completes back-ups of electronic machine control and robotic programs.
• Supports engineering in the development of standards and specifications related to controls systems.
• Technical writing including Software Documentation, Manual including Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List with Vendor Parts.
• Tests newly installed or refurbished machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment to specification and safety.
• Train and develop lower-level maintenance employees.
• Troubleshoot issues with company equipment.
• Understand requirements for HMI/communications interface and networking, and create specifications based on the requirements.
• Will be required to work necessary overtime as applicable on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.
• Work with equipment vendors and machine builders and integration.
• Work with management/engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required.

People Leadership:

Must be able to lead by example by actions and the ability to positively influence the lives of individual co-workers and those within the company community.

Relationship Leadership:

Must be able to demonstrate and influence people working together to accomplish change or make a difference to benefit the organization's success through team building and accountability.

Self-Leadership:

Actively motivated to develop a confident sense of who you are, taking ownership of what you do, and being intentional about where you are going. Hold oneself accountable.

Skills and Attributions:

To be successful in this role, you must have interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and writing skills.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate, with technical school degree or equivalent of training or experience required.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
• Master Electrician license or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of maintenance experience in the automotive industry.
• Three to five years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive interior and systems.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proficient in programming logic controllers (PLC), Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Proficient with Servo drive reading and understanding (electrical, hydraulic)
• Self-starter, team player, works well with others and has a positive attitude.
• Strong all-around welding skills (MIG, TIG, Arc).
• Experience in RSLOGIX, Siemens, various robotic knowledge.
• Experience with Robot programming – ABB, Fanuc, Motoman.
• Experience with Vision Systems programming desired – Keyence and SICK.
• Experienced in configuring and designing HMI systems – Allen-Bradley and PC.
• Ability to make decisions independently or within a group setting.
• Ability to understand, identify, and use hydraulic crimping devices.
• Able to design and build a small machine from ground up.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Advanced troubleshooting skill and mechanical aptitude.
• Comfortable using hand power tools.
• Complete understanding of all press lines and processes; be able to successfully operate all machinery.
• Creative thinker, results-oriented, focused and attentive to detail.
• Dedicated, responsive and innovative problem solver.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good attendance, punctuality and dependability.
• Good attention to detail required.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time. Position involves bending, stooping, lifting.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions
• Must be able to work in a confined space, and at heights.
• Must be capable of effectively communicating with all levels of the workforce.
• Must be capable of interfacing with all levels of the workforce.
• Must possess physical and mental stamina.
• Must possess solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to think deigns through completely.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ability to gain new skills through on-the-job career training's, HSI Training platform opportunities, Safety Compliance, 5S understanding, ISO 14001:2015.

COMPETENCE: Ensures all material operations are effective alongside communication and listening skills.

RELATIONSHIP: Provides support in a professional and moral manner according to the Code of Ethics.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced environment, expected to achieve daily goals and assignments daily. Must be able to lift 35-40 pounds repetitively.