Equipment Maintenance Technician (2pm - 10:30pm) - Urgent Need

Position : Engineering Technician

Location : Hunt Valley, MD

Duration : 3 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

2nd shift 2pm - 10:30pm

Must have:

• Very familiar with hydrolics
• controls/sensors/vacuum/motors, etc.
• Good with electronics
• Understand what a server motor does and why it does what it does
• Safety conscious
• Temperature controllers - must know how they work
• Sensor technologies
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatic cylinders (Flow conrols)
• Basic math

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Reports directly to Engineering Manager / Maintenance 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.
• 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 and consultation to analyze, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and machinery.  
• Must project positive attitude with good team skills.  
• Effectively works in a team setting, supporting team goals and objectives.  
• Make effective decisions relative to position requirements.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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, fix 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 ability 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. 
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents.

To be done in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Production supervision:

Organizes, complete, and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization.

Identifies, solves problems, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

Advises on proper content of PM task list and frequency of execution.

Assists with the installation, debug, and start-up of all new or modified production equipment.

Clietn Requirements:

• Works with general supervision. 
• Works with external contractors and vendor as needed
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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

Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial    Programmer, Electrician, Machine Builder / Repairer, Machinist, Refrigeration Mechanic, Welding Repairer

Knowledge/Basic Skills:

• Time management skills required to ensure all tasks are completed without delay  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work with various teams
• Mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical skills, must analyze, fix, and repair complex equipment and machinery. 
• 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 tolerances.  
• Must be knowledgeable in the following areas
• Use of a PC including MS Excel & MSWord.
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency
• Demonstrate electrical proficiency
• Demonstrate hydraulics, pneumatics proficiency
• Ability to use multimeter
• Sensor technology
• Basic plumbing (fluid and pneumatic)
• Power transmission (gear box, motors, belt and chain drives)
• Basic machining
• Electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low level signals up to 480 VAC.

Additional experience PREFERRED:

• 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
• Basic skills in use of mill, lathe, welding, & bearing press