Industrial Automation Maintenance TechnicianWKW North America, LLC • Pell City, AL, US
Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician
WKW North America, LLC • Pell City, AL, US
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionAble to stop production when equipment related quality issues are present Requires experience in electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment Requires experience in mechanical installation and maintenance work on plant systems and equipment Requires experience in hydraulics and pneumatics Requires a broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting Experienced with remote IO design and operation Experienced with robot programming and troubleshooting Experienced with AC / DC drive motor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting Experience with Requires a broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms 5+ years of experience in the electrical maintenance field Strong knowledge of plant maintenance Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or other training The ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events A high school diploma or equivalent is An associate's degree in technical field is preferred but not required Good problem solving skills are very important! Good interpersonal and communication skills required Must be mechanically inclined and possess the mechanical skills and abilities to operate equipment, hand tools, gauges, dials and / or other indicators to repair dies and make sure machines are working properly Problem solving skills and deductive reasoning Able to perform routine maintenance Basic computer skills Able to read work orders and blueprints High attention to detail. Must have basic computer skills, Good interpersonal and communication skills required. The ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events. Frequently required to walk. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time performing repetitive movements. Must be able to spot visual defects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Occasionally required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; squat; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear effectively. Must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the team member works with moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Apply both electrical and mechanical related knowledge to test, diagnose, maintain, repair and modify developmental or operational machinery and control equipment and circuitry in facility. Work requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades. Performs a wide variety of electrical and electronic maintenance and mechanical service work on sophisticated electronic equipment, machines and / or controls. Diagnoses and remedies troubles, repairs and replaces equipment. Installs, maintains, and / or repairs equipment.
Duties to include but not limited to :
- Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
- Familiar with machine networking process
- Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures
- Understanding of CNC machining programming and operation
- Self-motivated person that works with little direction
- Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line
- Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required
- Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical / electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
- Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
- Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures
- Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
- Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
- Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
- Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
- Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures
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PLC and electrical operation a plus
Qualification Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience with CNC machine operation and modifications preferred.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the duties of this job. The associate is :
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Industrial Maintenance Technician • Pell City, AL, US