Industrial Maintenance Specialist

Advanced Technology Services•East Peoria, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ATS is an industrial maintenance company founded in 1985, with a presence in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The Industrial Maintenance Specialist performs expert-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement work on mechanical and electrical equipment and complex systems, according to the employee’s specialty. The role also supports production lines, maintains technical knowledge of multiple systems, and researches procedures and innovations to improve maintenance practices.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Associate degree with a technical focus and 7 years of related experience in the specific industry, or 10 years of experience in the specific industry.
Proficiency in predictive technologies, including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems, with the ability to analyze problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
Ability to use hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Perform expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance, and design improvements to mechanical and electrical equipment and complex systems.
Troubleshoot equipment and provide technical support to production lines.
Program, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
Use predictive equipment and interpret results for analysis, equipment condition assessment, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance, including infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis.
Lead, drive, and participate in continuous improvement activities using CI tools and methodology.
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items; suggest alternatives and engineered solutions to improve reliability.
Perform maintenance independently according to industry standards.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
As required, set up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders; make and repair parts; and perform welding tasks.
Investigate technical and systems methods, tools, and innovations that could improve maintenance practices at ATS sites, and update documentation.
Prepare input for cost analyses involving new equipment, repair and rebuild proposals, cost savings, and innovations.
Update records, review CMMS history, and analyze data.
Provide technical content for sales quotations and perform time-and-materials duties as required.
Train and coach less proficient technicians and assume project manager responsibilities as assigned.
Complete and conduct on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.