QUARTZ - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - NIGHTS 2-2-3

About the role

Performs complex mechanical duties and a variety of electrical trade functions in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or distribution of electrical energy in a manufacturing environment. Installs, maintains, and replaces electronic programmable controllers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller) using handheld device or laptop.
• Design and redesign programs and software (PLCs, operator panels, etc.).
• Format hard drives and install to computers (Computer Setup) and PC applications.
• Install, maintain, or repair equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy.
• Locate and diagnose trouble in electrical systems or equipment working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Perform standard computations related to load requirements of wiring and/or electrical equipment.
• Apply knowledge of serial port communication systems, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), and process control instrumentation devices (thermocouples, pressure switches, etc.).
• Apply knowledge of servomotors and drive units.
• Continuously review respective area for ideas that drive productivity and reduce costs; professionally present solutions for improvement.
• Plan, submit, and execute process improvements.
• Use a variety of electrician’s tools including measuring and testing instruments.
• Lead projects and complete them successfully, returning equipment to production safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electrical code.
• Associate degree in industrial electronics preferred.
• 4 or more years of industrial maintenance experience and 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Formal PLC training preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and PLCs.
• Ability to score 80% or better on the Industrial Maintenance exam.
• Ability to read and understand procedures in English.
• Ability to test motors and electrical circuits using a voltmeter and amp meter.
• In-depth knowledge of LGV equipment and operation.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May be required to sit, climb, or balance.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Benefits

• Company match on 401k.
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7 AM, 2-2-3 shift.