Electromechanical Technician-NE (Mon-Thurs 5:55am-6pm)

Flexcon•Columbus, NE

3d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and upgrading electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide maintenance and mechanical support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment, understand the instrumentation and perform repairs as needed and assemble, install, dismantle, and repair machinery, pumps, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, plan, and perform all required operations in preparation for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment within the facility and make proper connections to panels, electronic units, etc. Perform general repairs to all types of machines or equipment, tear down units, determine extent of troubles, repair or replace defective parts and reassemble. Replace parts such as bearing, gears, shafts, worn or broken units or equipment elements and install and wire motors, drives, for a variety of standard and special purpose machines and equipment. Move machines and equipment to the designated area using forklifts, hoists, and other equipment. Install all types of conduit, making bends, threading, and reaming where necessary. Perform ordinary machining operations using lathe, milling machine, grinder, drill press, etc. Plumbing work in all parts of the plant and perform general building maintenance work. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements with industry best practices. Experience and commitment to fulfilling the preventative maintenance program including inspecting, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments to equipment and machines. Skilled in reading and working from blueprints, drawings, and schematics to complete tasks. Participate in the company safety program and maintain clean and organized work areas. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Must demonstrate the use of a multi-meter and have AC/DC drive experience. Previous web handling experience would be a plus. Must be able to understand machine controls and follow schematics. Knowledge of Allen Bradley equipment and software preferred. Use a laptop to connect to PLC's and drives to troubleshoot and make repairs. Be willing to work with operations and other maintenance team members to achieve the operations critical objectives. Conduct necessary equipment inspections. Attend meetings as needed. Complete special projects. Some travel to suppliers, contractors, and FLEXcon locations as necessary.

Requirements

Technical school education in Electro-Mechanical maintenance or equivalent
2-5 years of experience is desired with drives, controls, PLC's, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with web handling, coating equipment, ovens, oxidizers and HVAC equipment is a plus.
Knowledge of Allen Bradley equipment and software preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and upgrading electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery
Provide maintenance and mechanical support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment
Understand the instrumentation and perform repairs as needed
Assemble, install, dismantle, and repair machinery, pumps, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems
Plan, and perform all required operations in preparation for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment within the facility and make proper connections to panels, electronic units, etc
Perform general repairs to all types of machines or equipment, tear down units, determine extent of troubles, repair or replace defective parts and reassemble
Replace parts such as bearing, gears, shafts, worn or broken units or equipment elements and install and wire motors, drives, for a variety of standard and special purpose machines and equipment
Move machines and equipment to the designated area using forklifts, hoists, and other equipment
Install all types of conduit, making bends, threading, and reaming where necessary
Perform ordinary machining operations using lathe, milling machine, grinder, drill press, etc
Plumbing work in all parts of the plant and perform general building maintenance work
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements with industry best practices
Experience and commitment to fulfilling the preventative maintenance program including inspecting, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments to equipment and machines
Skilled in reading and working from blueprints, drawings, and schematics to complete tasks
Participate in the company safety program and maintain clean and organized work areas
Demonstrate the use of a multi-meter and have AC/DC drive experience
Understand machine controls and follow schematics
Use a laptop to connect to PLC's and drives to troubleshoot and make repairs
Be willing to work with operations and other maintenance team members to achieve the operations critical objectives
Conduct necessary equipment inspections
Attend meetings as needed
Complete special projects
Some travel to suppliers, contractors, and FLEXcon locations as necessary