Industrial Maintenance Tech (PLC & Drives)

Petoskey Plastics•Hartford City, IN

17d•$34

About The Position

Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and film, bag and resin manufacturer providing superior products and solutions. We are dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are looking for a growing, family oriented, career path focused company, Petoskey Plastics is here for you. We offer paid training and a number of different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today! The Maintenance Technician is tasked with maintaining manufacturing equipment, conducting both preventive and reactive maintenance. They will perform equipment repairs based on management's requests and priorities, work on PLCs, and document all activities in the work order module.

Requirements

Two year technical degree
Minimum 5 years industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing
Epicor or other maintenance specific software databases
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
PLC programming and troubleshooting abilities
AC and DC drive troubleshooting to the board level
Proficient knowledge in electrical, mechanical, blueprint reading, hydraulic, pneumatics, arc welding, gas welding and cutting
Self-directed with good time management skills
Forklift certification
Regular and Reliable Attendance
Reading
Writing
Visual Acuity
Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
Standing for 12 hours
Walking
Bending
Twisting
Reaching
Pushing
Pulling
Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
Concentration

Responsibilities

Work efficiently with Maintenance Coordinator to ensure proper spare part min/max and reorder levels, PM documentation, part purchases, and crib organization
Approve PM activities by completing work orders, attaching parts, and updating and closing work orders
Provide operator equipment training when needed
Ensure drawings, programs and manuals are accurate, available and complete
Ensure that all effected associates are not only aware of work performed, but are working safely together as well
Identify areas for improvement and work to plan improvement projects with management and safety committee
Use mechanical knowledge and math formulas to calculate force, and change gear/drive ratios to properly size components, etc.
Examine problems to determine root cause of failure and devise permanent solutions
Read and interpret ladder logic symbols, basic power and control logic flow, symbols and notation, and normally open vs. normally closed
Use schematics to troubleshoot, repair, modify and upgrade circuits
Have a good understanding of the following with regards to PID control: proportional, integral and derivative. Make adjustments to a PID loop and understand the effects of making adjustments
Perform ampacity calculations to determine wire sizing
Understand how to select overcurrent protection, power supplies, contactors, etc.
Understand the effects of heat on systems
Apply basic knowledge, tools, and concepts to troubleshooting electrical circuits using tools such as digital VOM, ammeter, megohmmeter, and phase sequence tester
Troubleshoot in a consistent, logical and methodical way to determine the root cause of the failure, before replacing components
Understand how to read IO physically. Read and interpret digital, analog and temperature (thermocouple) inputs
Understand the differences between mA, mV, and volts as they relate to the PLC’s analog IO
Ability to connect to various PLC’s, get online and read register data, force IO, upload and download programs, reassign IO, and make basic program modifications
Understands the following: drive/motor operation, mechanical starters, single phase motor operation, 3 phase motor operation, overloads, and single phasing
Understand the theory of DC motors and drives. Know the difference between armature and field. Know the functions of speed reference, armature vs tach feedback, and drive adjustments such as current limit, min and max speed.
Understand the different between permanent magnet and separately energized fields
Setup a new analog or digital DC drive for basic operation
Set up a new AC VFD for a basic application. Know when to select different control methods and how to apply them
Basic understanding of speed reference, encoder feedback, and frequency control
Interpret basic hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and symbols used
Identify and explain how individual parts work together and function as a complete hydraulic system
Use basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge to troubleshoot issues such as leaks and worn or malfunctioning components
Demonstrate superior workmanship and set the standard for quality workmanship for fellow associates
Perform additional duties as assigned by management