Electrical Maintenance Technician
Summary: Under general supervision, performs advanced and expert level troubleshooting, diagnoses, repair, maintenance and reconditioning, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, hydraulic systems and pumps, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments. Understands the theory of operation for the Die Cast processes and all related ancillary equipment. Works independently, providing assistance and leadership to the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs self-directed reactive and planned maintenance which includes but is not limited to observing devices in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examines parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; tests for electrical and hydraulic circuitry and mechanical systems; orders supplies and repair items as necessary.
- Acts as a proactive project manager and works closely with the maintenance manager. Analyzes and recommends engineered solutions to failures. Lays out, wire, builds, and troubleshoots electrical panels and/or other machinery to NFPA/NEC standards.
- Provides leadership and assistance to lower level technicians.
- Actively supports safety program tough participation in safety team meetings, investigating safety incidents, conducting safety audits, and implementing corrective actions and by following safety procedures and 5S standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities. May train, orient, lead, assign or check the work of lower level employees.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- The following are not required for entry level maintenance technician:
- Five years experience in maintenance field or:
- Associate degree and three years experience in the maintenance field or
- Five years experience in machine repair environment, or
- Journeyman card in maintenance field
Skills and Abilities
- Adheres to company safety procedures
- Must be a team player, organized, self-motivated and able to prioritize
- Must be computer literate, knowledge of CMMS use; Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook preferred
- Must be able to interpret programmable logic controllers; I/O diagnostics, programming of safety interlocks and ancillary equipment interlocks, backing up and restoring programs, edit and documentation follow-up.
- Demonstrated ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations
- Knowledge of Ube and Buhler Prince Die Cast machines, hydraulic systems and servo shot controls
- Knowledge of holding furnaces functions and operations
- Knowledge of hot oil heating units
- Knowledge of Rimrock sprayers/ladles mechanical functions and controls
- Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robots programs, manipulation, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of overhead cranes and process water systems operations
- Knowledge of plant air systems
- Performs welding, rigging, moving of equipment
- Be able to operate a forklift and articulating boom
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and/or repair electrical, hydraulic or mechanical failures; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Forklift Certification
- Lift/Boom Certification
Additional Competencies
- Knowledge of TS-16949 quality systems
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Shiloh Industries, Inc.
Nov 01, 2024 