Automation/Electromechanical Technician - 3rd Shift

Whirlpool • Racine, WI

53d

About The Position

This position uses knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to install, maintain, and repair electromechanical equipment. Duties include use of technical manuals, blueprints, and/or schematics to troubleshoot, correct and/or improve pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Requirements

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience. Technical diploma and/or associates degree in relevant field preferred and/or a background with an emphasis on automated systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to understand complex diagrams and schematics.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in electromechanical technology or similar area.
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate to advanced repair and maintenance techniques, practices, and standard mechanical functions.
• Basic understanding of industrial network communications.
• Basic machine preventative maintenance skills: lubricate, align, adjust, and clean mechanical equipment and perform other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations, follow blueprints, guidelines and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
• Ability to operate standard and powered hand tools, precision measuring devices and gauges, material handling equipment, and personal computer.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures to start up and shut down processing equipment.
• Ability to understand and assist in diagnoses problems of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical nature.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment with little direction or management.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams to achieve objectives.
• Possess professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical work instructions.
• Ability to problem solve using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) concepts.
• Complete understanding of safe work practices, policies, and ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others and compliance with all safety and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and maintain equipment processing parameters within outlined OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, replace, calibrate, and install components of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree