Maintenance Tech IV - Equipment, HY

About the role

Under limited supervision, performs highly complex maintenance related to operations, machinery equipment, and automation systems such as PLC programming issues. Incumbents handle major building electrical, construction, and security equipment maintenance and repairs. Modifies, rebuilds, and installs capital equipment. Trains lower-level maintenance technicians, including drafting training manuals.

Responsibilities

• Checks the operation of machines and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, equipment, and automation problems.
• Performs highly complex preventative and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment using various tools.
• Troubleshoots electrical and electronic controls on manufacturing equipment for rebuilding, repairing, or fabricating purposes.
• Diagnoses and resolves PLC issues with articulated robots using ladder logic and text-based logic programs.
• Modifies and rebuilds manufacturing equipment to meet new machine requirements or production demands with engineering support.
• Provides input on proposed manufacturing equipment.
• Acts as Lead in the installation of new capital equipment.
• Performs major building electrical, construction, and security equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Interprets electronic schematics for troubleshooting equipment.
• Maintains work orders on a daily and weekly basis.
• Documents all machine preventative, predictive, and maintenance repairs clearly and concisely for historical and future reference.
• Pursues continuous education and training related to maintenance technicians’ roles.
• Follows safety regulations and adheres to OSHA and Cal OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in an automation environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electromechanical Certificate (a plus).
• PLC Certificate (a plus).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic processes and repair methods/techniques.
• Must understand PLC ladder logic and text-based logic programs within control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and/or blueprints.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to train others in machine maintenance and apply continuous learning of maintenance techniques/methods.
• Organize and prioritize work orders while meeting deadlines to minimize production downtime.
• Work under direct supervision, independently, and foster a cooperative spirit within a team.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

Skills & Certifications

• Electromechanical Certificate (a plus).
• PLC Certificate (a plus).
• Forklift, Genie Boom, and Scissor Lift Certificates (a plus).

Benefits

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.