Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician

Shearer's Foods Inc•Waterford, PA

59d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanical Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and high-speed automated equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. The Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of electro-mechanical training /experience in a production/plant environment; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
Interpersonal skills
Decision-making skills
Time management skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Ability to perform electro-mechanical work, photo-eye diagnosis, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes.
Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must be able to climb or balance
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
Performs electromechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions as needed for facilities maintenance.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.