Mechanical Technician (2nd Shift)

SJS Executives LLC•Chelmsford, MA

5d•$0 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, experienced Machinery Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd Shift to work full-time for SJS in Chelmsford, MA. This new position will support the operations of the VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy. The role involves collaborating with a team and maintaining professional decorum while working on a U.S. federal government property and interacting with federal employees and service members.

Requirements

In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
2 or more years of experience working on automatic systems, conveyor systems, or other production driven manufacturing systems.
Position requires extensive knowledge of theoretical and practical use of analog and digital electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, electromechanical devices, hydraulics, thermodynamics, optics, physics, and computer science.
Must be skilled in improvising troubleshooting practices when needed, and exercise skill in interpreting electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics of custom systems.
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive technical support for automated equipment systems (e.g., automatic packaging systems, tote conveyor systems, and drug dosing machines) assembled from numerous constituent units or subsystems including components such as controllers, sensors, bar code scanners, industrial controls and equipment, and pulse and counting mechanisms.
Performs preventive maintenance, installation, evaluation of system performance, repair, calibration, modification, and programming/reprogramming for various manufacturers and models of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes corrective actions to restore devices to fully operational levels.
Evaluates corrective action alternatives for cost effectiveness, considering device repair history, device age and expected remaining lifetime, user needs, and parts availability; and recommends equipment replacement in lieu of repair.
Evaluates systems and subsystems and determines which test and calibration equipment is required, evaluates compatibility between subsystems, and makes modifications to interconnections, as necessary, to increase reliability of the overall system.
Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance and frequent inspections within the context of the preventive maintenance and periodic inspection program.
Assists the Government in writing preventive maintenance procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, lock-out, tag-out (LOTO) requirements, and contract specifications required for system maintenance programs and demand repairs.
Advises and consults with the supervisor on equipment matters pertaining to the selection, installation, or modification of equipment and evaluation of and solutions to unusual maintenance problems.
Assists in installing and putting in operation control systems; and assists in basic computer and printer maintenance and day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of computer equipment.