Equipment Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Engineering Manager or reports to Production Supervisor. 
• Performs routine set up, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of highly complex/automated manufacturing equipment. 
• Controls and adjusts machine settings.
• Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime, and waste levels of machine operation.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance (including preventive) repairs, adjustments, inspection, and monitoring of production and/or facilities related equipment and machinery.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks.
• Prioritizes daily work assignments to meet production needs and department goals.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance scheduling, completion of work orders and tasks as assigned.
• Supports installation and removal of equipment, and performance of required corrective maintenance.
• Consistent presence in production departments. Monitors the production lines and proactively evaluates equipment performance for repairs and continuous improvement.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude to complete changeover of equipment and some operator level preventive maintenance.
• Assist with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.
• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jig, and fixtures to measure close tolerances.

Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED & Certificate and 2 years of experience in relevant field
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant experience required.
• Must have experience working on Circuit/Electronic boards and hydraulics.
• Troubleshooting of Industrial Control Systems (instrumentation, ladder logic, relay logic, vfd, servo etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, and vision systems.
• Mechanical design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• SAP maintenance module or equivalent computerized system (welding)
• Basic skills in use of mill, lathe, welding, bearing press.

Skills & Certifications

• Time management skills required to ensure all tasks are completed without delay.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work with various teams.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Flexible and adaptable in working with/on a variety of equipment, processes, projects, or assignments.
• Understanding and use of trades mathematics, calibration techniques, and precision measuring instruments essential. 
• Constant mental and visual attention performing moderately complex work requiring close limits of accuracy and tolerance.

Must be knowledgeable in the following areas.

• Use of a PC including MS Excel & MSWord.
• Demonstrate mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics aptitude.
• Ability to use multimeter.
• Sensor technology
• Basic plumbing (fluid and pneumatic)
• Power transmission (gear box, motors, belt, and chain drives). 

Eligibilities & qualifications

• Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician, Machine Builder / Repairer, Machinist, Refrigeration Mechanic, Welding Repairer.
• Must have awareness of FDA and ISO regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)