Maintenance Technician - D Shift (Nights)

Job Description

Job Description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

 

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7 AM (2-2-3 Schedule)

 

Primary Objective:

Performs complex mechanical duties and a variety of electrical trade functions in the installation, maintenance, repair and/or distribution of electrical energy. Installs, maintains and replaces electronic programmable controllers in a manufacturing environment. 

Major Function and Scope:

• Trouble shoot PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller) using hand held device or laptop. 
• Design and redesign program and software (PLCs, operator panels, etc). 
• Format hard drives and install to the computers (Computer Setup) and PC application 
• Installs, maintains or repairs equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electrical energy in a manufacturing environment. 
• Locates and diagnosis trouble in electrical systems or equipment working from blue prints, drawings, layouts or other specifications. 
• Works standard computations related to load requirements of wiring and/or electrical equipment. 
• Knowledge of Serial port communication systems, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives) and process control instrumentation devices (thermocouples, pressure switches, etc). 
• Knowledge of Servomotors and drive units. 
• Continuously reviewing their respective area for ideas and thoughts that will drive productivity and reduce costs within the organization and be able to professionally speak to their solution for improvement. 
• Process improvement (Plan and submit process improvements and execute the plan) 
• Uses a variety of electrician’s tools including measuring and testing instruments. 
• Process improvement (Plan and submit process improvements and execute the plan) 
• Leads projects and completes them successfully, returning equipment to production operating safely and efficiently. 
• Keeps work area safe, clean and organized. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience. Knowledge of electrical code.
• Associate degree in industrial electronics preferred. 
• 4 or more years industrial maintenance experience and 2 years industrial electrical experience. Formal PCL training preferred. 
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office) 

Competencies:

Ability to read blueprints. Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and PLC’s. Ability to score 80% or better on the Industrial Maintenance exam. Ability to read and understand procedures in English. Ability to test motors and electrical circuits using a voltmeter and amp meter. In depth knowledge of LGV equipment and operation. 

Other Pertinent Job Information:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.