Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Provide direct support to enable the Maintenance Department to independently carry out daily responsibilities and integrate all phases of electronic / automated equipment installation, updates, and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems equipment down to the component level, including 480V electrical power distribution, instrumentation, motor controls, relay logic, VFD's, Servo's, I / O devices / modules, PLC's, HMI's, and communication networks.
• Make program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs, Drive (Inverter), and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.
• Manage all PLC, Drive and HMI programs and changes as well as electrical documentation Ensure that they are all accurate, updated, and available to the technicians and archived at regular intervals.
• Must have experience with the National Electrical Code.
• Develops and implements new electrical preventative maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all electrical control devices including AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights. All PLC / HMI hardware including processors, discrete and analog I / O cards, power supplies, network adapters, I / O hardware, communications systems, operator interfaces such as Panel view, PC based interfaces, and message displays.
• Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up and training.
• Seek out and identify obsolete, unsupported, or otherwise deficient systems. Research and identify solutions then report, prepare scope of work and cost estimates to resolve.
• Must be proficient in electrical and mechanical schematic reading. Development of electrical schematics desired.
• Will function as a maintenance technician as needed, responsible for PM duties, project work and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when situation dictates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope :

Direct Reports : No

Physical Requirements : Lift up to 50 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending, continuous walking.

Uniform : Yes

Reports to : Nate Petersen

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Selection Criteria :

Education :

High School Diploma or GED, preferred associate degree in electrical / electronic fields.

Experience :

5 years' experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and PLCs.

Demonstrated knowledge and use of WO system, PO system, Notes, Excel, and Word

ERP Experience required.

Demonstrated Strength in the areas of :

Safety - demonstrated ability to follow safe working practices, rules, and instructions

Proficient use of applicable electronic measuring and diagnostic tools; multimeter, circuit locator, thermal imaging equipment

Proficient understanding of applicable software, program language and printed logic

Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical

Strong electronic and PLC skills, proficient knowledge of AB applications

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills (if applicable)

Other :

Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Relocation Eligible : Eligible or Ineligible for Relocation

Disclaimers :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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