Position Summary

The Equipment Repair Specialist -- Full-Time II will be responsible for fixing and maintaining the machinery and mechanical equipment in the plant. This includes equipment, machinery, apparatus and fixtures, and power and hand tools. The Equipment Repair Specialist -- Full-Time II will help with the installation of machines and diagnose system difficulties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dedication to workplace safety.
• Repair and conduct preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Construct, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other elements.
• Calculate, lay-out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Use or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Keep electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Plan and execute Preventative Maintenance thru completion including appropriate documentation.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Four (4) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic trouble shooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, Computer Numerical Controls (CNC), material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment.
• Basic knowledge of CNC programming as it relates to both Windows and FANUC operating systems.
• Functional knowledge of the maintenance and parameter functions of FANUC, CNC and TwinCAT control systems.
• Experience or capacity to learn AutoCAD and MasterCAM computer software. Asset Essentials software.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power) and forklifts/high lifts.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Skillful in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge.
• Ability to run existing programs and test programs on laser, plasma and drilling machines.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).- Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Salary info:

$25 - $33 / hr