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Job Description

Summary of Position

A Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing production equipment as required, while working with the senior members of the team to complete electrical and mechanical projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to all production equipment as required.
• Work side-by-side with experienced technician during equipment repair and learn smart/safe work practices.
• Complete small electrical and mechanical projects based on direction given from Team Lead/ Supervisor
• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations?at all times.
• Ensure compliance of all Company policies
• Maintain personal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety.
• Work within a team environment and interact with all areas of production effectively.
• Repair and replace electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic and electronic components such as motors, contractors, relays, timers, types of switches, PLCs, light curtains, motor controls and valves under direction of Team Lead/ Supervisor
• Recognize and diagnose faults on electrical equipment or systems, which may involve complex interlocking, interrelated circuits, integrated systems and complex sequencing.
• Examine, install, replace and repair electronic wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Maintain production equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with maintaining electrical spare parts' inventory levels.
• Perform repairs on equipment to restore them to proper and safe work conditions under direction of Team Lead/ Supervisor
• Perform installation, set up, modification and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
• Read electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Ensure production schedule is not jeopardized due to machine breakdown, or unsafe operating conditions and inform Team Lead/Supervisor about changes in electric circuits and update original diagrams.
• Always follow LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedure on unsafe machines/machines being serviced.
• Adhere to work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance systems by filling in required forms

Qualifications

Skills

• Troubleshooting experience with electrical and mechanical equipment, PLC systems, Robots, AC drives, DC drives, servo drives, motion control, HMI interface, motor controls, safety sensors, and relays
• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics and ladder/function block logic
• Theoretical knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff?TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contractors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) an asset

Traits

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members
• Mechanical aptitude/ interest
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Team-oriented
• High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through
• Ableto conceive and manage small projects

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 2 year of experience with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• At least 2 year of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial environment with multiple priorities
• A certificate from technical trade school, Military experience in lieu of or related subject

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program