Electromechanical Tech I Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle International•Gaffney, SC

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Mechanical Technician's primary responsibility is to maintain equipment in a proactive manner; identify, troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical abnormalities on all factory equipment. Perform all preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability. Build operator technical skills and capability.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED Required
Two years Equivalent work experience AND/OR Two-Year Technical Degree in Maintenance related area such as Maintenance Technical/Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Electronics technology or equivalent work experience
Strong Mechanical skills (Hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical drive systems, and Principle of operation)
Facilities maintenance experience (chillers, air turnover units, cooling towers, HVAC, dock doors
Welding, fabrication and machining skills
Electrical skills (NEC, AC & DC circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring).
Basic Electrical circuits
Basic PLC / hardwire logic circuits knowledge
Knowledge and use of test equipment (amp meter, megger, ect)
Knowledge of Motors, Drives, sensors.
Read and interpret machine, electrical and facility drawings
Familiar with CMMS and Production Work Flow/Control systems.
Ability to be self-managed performing work unsupervised, re-priorities as necessary
Must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.
Good communication skills with operators, other technicians and resources.
Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.
Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives
Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.)
May require internal & external certification such as Sanitary welding, vibration, thermography, etc.
Understand how automated equipment and its components work.
Remain proficient with the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial electrical control systems, electromechanical systems, instrumentation, and fluid power.
Properly use mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
Understand the operating principles and function of the electrical control and power components and circuits utilized in automated equipment.
Operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose industrial circuits used in control and distribution.
Obtain and maintain certifications required by Nestle policies (ie Arch Flash, LOTO, PTWs, etc)

Responsibilities

Maintain Factory Equipment - Identify defects, execute maintenance plan and troubleshoot equipment.
Work in various areas of the plant including: Material handling and storage equipment.
Understand Power distribution system (up to 480 volts).
Control systems - Basic PLC, Motor, sensor, drives and Basic electrical circuits, Basic understanding of device communication networks.
Mechanical system - Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical Drive systems.
Troubleshooting and problem solving skills to maintain, optimize and improve production equipment, with key plant indicators such as safety, quality, cost.
Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive reliability of equipment.
Review required spare parts to keep maximize technical warehouse service factor.
Maintains engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical).
Coach operator skills- adjustments / changeovers for new and improvements in existing process. For example: new centerlines, improved cleaning process, improved changeover process, elimination of a SOC or HTRP.
Build technical procedures.
Train other technical resources and needed.
Use of continuous improvement system such as TPM / Lean.
CMMS system (AMM) - Access and utilize AMM to accurately document all maintenance activities in AMM
Identify and create Work orders.
Perform time entry and technical feedback on work performed.
Analyze data to improve the maintenance plan.
Improve / Create necessary task list.
Analyze line performance data and provide line improvement support based on findings and analysis.
Ability to work as a team.
Positive conflict resolution skills.
Accountable for personal development.
A strong commitment to improving line performance and reliability.
Maintain factory standards - perform required work in line with factory systems such as; SPC, QMS, Permit to work and other Nestle and Legal requirements.