Equipment Maintenance Associate
Solenis · Florence, KY · 2 days ago
Management$64k–$94k/yrFull-time
Electrical & Controls
- Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain electrical devices, instrumentation, controls hardware, and related equipment.
- Maintain documentation of electrical controls and programs for all production equipment.
- Ensure equipment and control systems comply with company Electrical and Controls standards.
- Understand and maintain compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 79E, UL501, and all applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
- Administer electrical controls training for maintenance and production engineering personnel.
- Train and mentor plant technicians on electrical and controls systems.
Network & Automation
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics for Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
- Troubleshoot Class C Ethernet networks, VLAN subnets, gateway addressing, and Ethernet I/O networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Melsec, and CC-Link.
- Maintain and configure managed network switches.
- Maintain knowledge of safety control circuit classifications and safety performance levels (PL).
- Validate safety systems, including safety relays, safety controllers, force-guided contacts, and contactors.
Maintenance & Reliability
- Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
- Develop, perform, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce downtime and recurring issues.
- Develop and execute plans to minimize equipment and facility downtime.
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Leadership to analyze equipment performance, identify trends, and implement TPM strategies.
- Use CMMS to manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and inventory.
Operational Support
- Support packaging operations and prototype development.
- Perform facility maintenance activities, including HVAC, lighting, water, and electrical systems.
- Operate material handling equipment, including scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts, as required.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 5S initiatives.
- Provide technical support, training, and guidance to maintenance and production personnel.
- Work with OEMs and system integrators to implement equipment improvements.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all Solenis safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all required production areas.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory programs, including LOTO, PIT, Arc Flash, and Confined Space requirements.
- Maintain positive working relationships across departments and communicate maintenance concerns to Plant Management.
- Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer-focused maintenance.