Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management and takes a proactive role in correcting these conditions.
Proactively troubleshoots, repairs, and corrects mechanical, electrical, and process problems to ensure capability of production equipment
Troubleshoots electronics down to the component level to determine cause and remedy of any malfunction
Troubleshoots PLC issues to include code modifications, loading / reloading of programs. Specific PLC hardware/software knowledge will include AB and Siemens.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical breakdown of AC / DC drives and inverters to include programming and start up configuration/tuning
Maintains, updates, catalogues all PLC software/programs to ensure current versions are easily accessible and backed up
Setup, configure, tune servo drive motors/controls. Specific experience with Rexroth/Bosch MLD/MLC systems desirable
Designs electrical circuits on existing equipment for equipment / safety upgrades
Design / install electromechanical upgrades to existing equipment to include DC to AC upgrades, PLC installation to replace discrete controls
Operates meters, power supplies, service monitors and test fixtures and understands their use and function
Maintain a working knowledge of all plant operating systems and readily access records of diagrams & schematics. Will maintain and update any such drawings / schematics to keep them current.
Work with and help identify contractors to repair, install, remove and/or upgrade equipment
Provides 24/7 technical support for production
Regularly inspects production lines and support equipment and performs necessary repairs and upgrades during preventative maintenance cycles
Operates hand tools and small power tools to include cutting of small parts
Leads assembly, installation, disassembly, and demolition of production equipment and building support equipment as required for upgrades or new installations
Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
Maintains building and grounds
Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested