Maintenance Electrician

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.•Gardena, CA

11d•$25 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This function involves contributing in the maintaining of automation systems/machinery used in production. This includes: troubleshooting, program changes, and repairs. Also does PLC programming, including: Process control systems, PLC’s, Servo controls and Ladder logic components. To ensure the safety and quality of the products that the line produces.

Requirements

A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired; or 5 years minimum experience in similar position
Experience with high volume, fully or semi-automatic mechanical assembly manufacturing.
Must be an excellent communicator.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in front of vendors or employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Microsoft Excel, Maintenance work order- PM software
Must have the ability to apply common sense to understanding and carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Must have the ability to resolve and deal with simple problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations within the production processing operation.
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and be a fast learner.

Nice To Haves

Robotic experience is helpful.
knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of PLC software, able to connect lap top computer to PLC’s and other peripheral devices.
Basic knowledge of programming PLC’s, Variable Frequency drives, Servo Drive, HMI’s.
Ability to access and trouble shoot equipment using the lap top computer with PLC program.
PLC, VFD’s and Servo devices used in plant equipment are, though not limited to; Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Omron. At least one manufacturer proficient acceptable upon hiring.
Ability to tune, adjust, reprogram control devices to maintain proper process operation of equipment.
Ability to make simple circuit schematics for the intent of adding devices to equipment to optimize performance.
Maintain equipment schematics for equipment up-to-date when modifications are performed.
Responsible to assist in implementation of automated industrial assembly machines and production lines utilizing robotics, linear motion components, conveyors.
Performs modifications to equipment and machinery, as needed, to maintain optimal performance and production efficiencies.
Repair breakdowns in electrical machinery.
Have used computerized Maintenance work system program for work orders, PM’s and placing orders for parts as needed.
Complete preventative maintenance checks and perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs to equipment.
Work with contractors and vendors on special projects in production or other departments.
Construct parts/equipment from raw materials. Build parts/equipment by following blueprints.
Will work with electric, 5VDC up to 480 volts 3 phase.
Working with or within other departments to improve the production process.
Maintain tools and keep them in good working order. Cleaning details and tasks/assignments as assigned by the employee's supervisor(s).
Required to attend safety/sanitation meetings, production meetings and quality control meetings as necessary.
Follow manual instructions or contact machine manufacturer when problems arise
Other tasks and duties as assigned