Predictive Maintenance Specialist

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. We specialize in industrial maintenance and help factories run better.

About the role

Under minimal supervision, applies advanced internal predictive maintenance capabilities at customer factory sites. Performs a combination of technical (hands-on) and computer-based data analysis of findings from all predictive technologies. Provides high-level support of current predictive processes and procedures related to Ultrasound, Infrared Thermography, and Vibration principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs expert-level data collection, analysis, and report generation for predictive maintenance activities using technologies such as thermal imaging, ultrasound assessments, vibration analysis, and oil analysis.
• Develops implementation plans and schedules to apply predictive maintenance techniques at factory sites.
• Implements, coordinates, and monitors the application of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Evaluates effectiveness of predictive maintenance procedures and makes adjustments as necessary to increase the value of offerings.
• Develops cooperative maintenance plans, root cause analysis, and recommends process improvements.
• Works with Site Managers and Planners to develop the basis of a reliability maintenance program.
• Creates professional reports and detailed training manuals.
• Provides on-site high-level training for ATS technicians in all principles of Predictive Maintenance, Ultrasound (Airborne and Structural), Infrared Thermographic Imaging (electrical and mechanical), and Vibration data collection.
• Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Effectively presents information to top management and customers.
• Travels approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electrical/electronic technology, mechanical technology, or manufacturing technology; or a combination of partial completion of education and a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Electrical/electronic specialty: 5 years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining factory floor equipment with emphasis on electrical/electronic systems. Must be proficient with basic mechanical/hydraulic concepts related to machine tools and have an excellent understanding of machine diagnostics.
• Mechanical specialty: 5 years of experience in vibration analysis or laser operations, machine alignments, and general machine tool maintenance. Must be proficient in troubleshooting complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and have good knowledge of basic electric circuits.
• ISO CAT II certification in Vibration.
• Level I Thermo/Infrared and Ultrasound certification.

Qualifications

• Desirable: ISO CAT I certification in Lubrication/Oil Analysis.
• Desirable: ISO CAT III certification in Vibration.

Skills

• Safety
• Customer Focus
• Communications

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance (including heights that may require a ladder or lift), stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use close vision and color vision.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Pay Range: $93,609.08 – $119,717.75 USD