Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Assists the Technical Manager in daily maintenance activities. Provides direction and training for work to employees in positions of lesser responsibility.

Demonstrated competency position responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair for production and support equipment with special emphasis on electrical and electronics technologies. Must utilize safe work practices and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism. Works under general supervision and on projects that are typically complex and require original thinking and action. General directions are given on unusual or new assignments;

works independently on majority of activities. Will fill in for Technical Manager and attend meetings as required.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management and takes a proactive role in correcting these conditions.
• Proactively troubleshoots, repairs, and corrects mechanical, electrical, and process problems to ensure capability of production equipment.
• Troubleshoots electronics down to the component level to determine cause and remedy of any malfunction.
• Troubleshoots PLC issues to include code modifications, loading / reloading of programs. Specific PLC hardware/software knowledge will include AB and Siemens.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical breakdown of AC / DC drives and inverters to include programming and start up configuration/tuning.
• Maintains, updates, catalogues all PLC software/programs to ensure current versions are easily accessible and backed up.
• Setup, configure, tune servo drive motors/controls. Specific experience with Rexroth/Bosch MLD/MLC systems desirable.
• Designs electrical circuits on existing equipment for equipment / safety upgrades.
• Design / install electromechanical upgrades to existing equipment to include DC to AC upgrades, PLC installation to replace discrete controls.
• Operates meters, power supplies, service monitors and test fixtures and understands their use and function.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant operating systems and readily access records of diagrams & schematics. Will maintain and update any such drawings / schematics to keep them current.
• Work with and help identify contractors to repair, install, remove and/or upgrade equipment.
• Provides 24/7 technical support for production.
• Regularly inspects production lines and support equipment and performs necessary repairs and upgrades during preventative maintenance cycles.
• Operates hand tools and small power tools to include cutting of small parts.
• Leads assembly, installation, disassembly, and demolition of production equipment and building support equipment as required for upgrades or new installations.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
• Maintains building and grounds.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED is required. Associate degree or certificate in Electrical/Electronics technology or equivalent. Journeyman certification preferred.

In addition to the educational requirements eight years minimum work experience in industrial maintenance including troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Experience with blown film manufacturing and converting equipment is a plus.

- Observes safety and security…