Maintenance Technician III

Summary/Objective

Performs routine maintenance support of production equipment and machine building. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment electrical and/or mechanical malfunctions. Performs electrical, mechanical, carpentry, millwright, plumbing and pipefitting work associated with the installation of equipment. Assists in the building of new production equipment according to blueprints and schematics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to written work orders describing in varying detail electrical and/or mechanical problems with the production equipment.
• Communicates with the equipment operator and other maintenance technicians from other shifts to obtain information concerning production equipment malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems to root cause and seeks to prevent equipment breakdown in the future.
• May need to weld parts to repair equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment according to schedule determined by Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Maintenance Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Aids engineers or engineering technicians in the building of various FAB and MFG production equipment.
• Reads, interprets, and corrects (properly red lines) mechanical and electrical drawings and electrical schematics to wire electrical systems.
• Creates/re-writes maintenance department procedures or work instructions and develops Preventative Maintenance (PM) checklists on production equipment.
• Pulls, pre-stages parts, and develops parts list required to complete a PM.
• Keeps shop area clean and organizes repair parts as part of inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KSA'S FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Basic knowledge of computers
• Basic knowledge of Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
• Basic knowledge of Spreadsheet Programs (Microsoft Excel)
• Solid knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Solid knowledge of medium leadership and training – ability to direct personnel
• Solid knowledge of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Solid knowledge to communicate at most levels.
• Solid knowledge of planning – ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Solid knowledge to work with Engineering on FMEA projects.
• Solid knowledge of TPM and 5S practices.
• Expert knowledge in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Expert knowledge of the safe use and operation of production equipment
• Expert controls and automation skills and passion to train others in this area.
• Ability to read ladder logic, use wiring, connection points, schematics to troubleshoot control systems.
• Ability to calibrate and maintain control systems.
• Ability to install/replace and troubleshoot PLC's
• Ability to program PLC's
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC variable drive control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot control system components ie sensors, relays, contactors, timers, counters
• Ability to understand DOS
• Ability to troubleshoot PC, printer and scanner issues
• Ability to communicate with Shop Floor to help troubleshoot machine problems
• Ability to troubleshoot linear actuators, gear boxes, brakes, clutches, etc.
• Expert knowledge of the use of hand held power tools such as drills; hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers; electric measuring devices such as, ammeters, voltmeters; shop equipment such as, mills, lathes, hydraulic press
• Expert knowledge of how to use precision measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers
• Expert knowledge of CMMS
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective work relationships
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
• Ability to organize and outline procedures and processes