Production and Industrial - Maintenance Technician

Description:
Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: High Point, NC
Duration: 0-6 months
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday 7am-3: 30pm)
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00/Hour

Job Duties
Under the supervision of the Maintenance/Utilities Engineer:
•You´ll maintain the machinery and equipment of the molding and assembly department in operating conditions according to the manufacturer's instructions and following the company's procedures.
•Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy and cGMP and FDA requirements. Understanding of cGxP requirements
•Troubleshoot & support: Various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, PanelView
•Performs alternating or rotating shift work as well as requirement to work during maintenance shutdowns.

Responsibilities:

1. Troubleshoot & support: Various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, PanelView
2. Responsible for the operation of the primary equipment of the plant (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, general lighting, pumping system.)
3. Responsible for filling out forms related to maintenance activities such as preventive, predictive, or corrective maintenance.
4. Responsible for executing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
5. Responsible for the movements and installation of machinery.
6. Responsible for corrective maintenance tasks on the equipment
7. Responsible for the application of order and cleanliness in the department (5's).
8. Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement through the kaizen methodology using PPI tools.
9. Disassembles mechanical devices such as barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes to remove defective parts and make lasting repairs. Uses hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and occasionally fabricated fixtures. Reassembles mechanical devices and installs new parts.
10. Sets up and operates drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
11. Follow and work following the Safety and Environment rules
12. Provide support within all areas
13. Participate in training sessions on environmental matters
14. Carry out tasks respecting the controls for environmental care and employee integrity.
15. Maintain in optimal operating conditions the equipment for environmental operational control and/or that affect the environmental performance of the Environmental Management System
16. Participate in weekly talks on environment and safety.
17. Participate in environmental training sessions.
18. Identify and report relevant Hazard IDs
19. Participate in PPI activities

Authorities:

• Apply the LOTO procedure
• Electrical panel access for review
• Access to restricted areas such as substations, pump rooms, patios, and rooftops.
• Apply for non-routine jobs.
• Point out and report any violation of the dress code within the facilities.
• Report activities that affect the environment (when applicable)
• Establish and exercise controls for significant environmental aspects of the operations under their responsibility.
• Execute the pertinent corrective measures for activities that affect the environment when the expected results of the Environmental Management System are not achieved.
• Open Hazard IDs in terms of environment and safety and take the necessary and appropriate measures for their resolution.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position:

Education:

• Minimum 1-2 years of related maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls.
• An Associate degree in a technical field like electrical, automation or mechatronics is preferred. Preferably a technical career in a related area such as mechanical Electrical / Electromechanical technician

Experience:

• Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered, but only with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning 2+ years related automated equipment experience.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of equipment and work tools (multimeter, megohmmeter, ammeter)
• Solid knowledge of mechanics, electronics, and robotics (desirable)
• Able to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams (USA and EU).

Skills/Competencies:

• Electrical/Automation
• Communication
• Decision making
• Analytical Skill
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork
• Safety
• Ethics
• Technological Tool
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions.

Position deliverables:
KPI´s:

• Work orders (corrective maintenance)
• Determines root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
• 4Dx Dashboard
• Preventive maintenance report
• Documentation without filling errors