Maintenance Mechanic

This position is responsible for modifying, repairing, maintaining and providing support of the machinery and/or equipment in the facility. This may include: mechanical, electrical, and repairs. Also PLC, HMI, Servo and other related machinery programming, including: control systems, PLC’s and control components. Ensure that all safety and sanitation guidelines and GMP’s are followed. To ensure the safety and quality of the products that the line produces.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions - Job Duties

The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability to perform the following duties.

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of all production machinery/equipment.
• Maintaining equipment schematics for equipment up-to-date when modifications are performed.
• Responsible to assist in implementation of automated industrial assembly machines and production lines utilizing robotics, linear motion components, conveyors.
• Keep library of PLC and other devices of back up programs, including an organized library of modified items and updates.
• Preform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Provide support and assistance to other mechanic/electricians as needed.
• Work with contractors and vendors on special projects in production or other departments.
• Look for and provide solutions for issues of legacy equipment to improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by department supervisors.

Secondary Functions – Job Duties

the following duties are considered secondary to the essential function listed above.

• Responsible for completing work reports at the completion of each assignment.
• Place work orders for repairs and modifications to equipment and maintain documentation.
• Provide specific training to regular full time and temporary personnel with regards to the mechanical/electrical operations of the processing and packaging machinery/equipment to company specifications.
• Ensure machinery/equipment safety, including covers/guards and proper operation of all safety devices.
• Cleaning details and tasks/assignments as assigned by the supervisor(s).
• May be required to attend department meetings, safety/sanitation meetings, production meetings and quality control meetings as necessary.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications

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.

Education and/or Experience:

A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired; or 5 years’ minimum experience in similar position. Experience with high volume, fully or semi-automatic production equipment.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of vendors or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of PLC software (preferably Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Yaskawa), able to connect laptop computer to PLC’s and other peripheral devices. Basic knowledge and experience programming PLC’s, Variable Frequency drives, Servo Drive, HMI’s required. Ability to access and troubleshoot equipment using a laptop computer with PLC program. Knowledge of IIOT, network cabling, equipment networking. Ability to make simple circuit diagrams for the intent of adding devices to equipment to optimize performance. Basic knowledge and experience with camera related inspection systems. Intermediate knowledge of ACAD (or equal) and Microsoft Suite programs.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to apply common sense to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must have the ability to resolve and deal with simple problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations within the production processing operation.

Physical Demands

Stand/Walk

Approximately 7.5 hours out of a regular 8 hour shift on concrete

Sitting

During lunch and break. If work is being done in the Maintenance Shop, stools are av