M&H Valve - Maintenance Specialist B

McWane, Inc.•Anniston, AL

9d•$32

About The Position

M&H Valve Company is hiring a full-time Maintenance Specialist B for a multi-craft industrial maintenance role. The position performs work across two or more industrial maintenance areas, follows job-specific instructions and standardized practices, and works under limited supervision. An alternate path may emphasize either electrical or mechanical maintenance. The electrical path requires intermediate-to-advanced electrical and PLC troubleshooting knowledge; the mechanical path requires in-depth hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting knowledge. The role is responsible for safe work practices and maintaining a safe, healthy workplace. It includes inspecting and testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions; planning repairs from technical documentation; obtaining and transporting supplies; dismantling, repairing, installing, and maintaining machinery; recording maintenance information; completing CMMS work orders; coordinating with supervisors and other trades; supporting continuous improvement and root-cause analysis; and using rigging with cranes and hoists. The advanced mechanical path includes interpreting complex machine drawings and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics; assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding equipment and systems; cutting and welding components; aligning couplings; and maintaining pumps, conveyor belts, and drive systems. The advanced electrical path includes maintaining and installing industrial control systems, conduit and wiring, evaluating electrical systems, troubleshooting circuits and basic I/O, interpreting E&I documentation, wiring control stations and switches, and installing or replacing soft starters and VFDs. The work involves a manufacturing environment with exposure to varied temperatures, humidity, moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, odors, vibration, and varying noise levels. The employee must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and entering confined spaces.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have intermediate computer skills.
Required industrial maintenance experience through one of these routes: a vocational certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Electrician, or a related program plus two years of industrial maintenance experience; a formal apprenticeship plus two years of industrial maintenance experience; or four years of industrial maintenance experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and using hands; frequently reaching; occasionally walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling; regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; and entering confined spaces.
Advanced mechanical path: proficiency in cutting and welding components and passing a written competency exam in mechanical maintenance, emphasizing pneumatics and hydraulics involving valves, pumps, and motors.
Advanced electrical path: knowledge and ability to work on 240–480-volt three-phase power and 24–120-volt controls; passing a written competency exam emphasizing circuits, motor controls, multi-phase motors, power distribution, PLC ladder logic, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize personal safety and the safety of team members; use appropriate PPE and proper lifting and ergonomic techniques.
Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and promote The McWane Way Principles.
Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, manuals, schematics, and other specifications.
Request and transport equipment, tools, and supplies needed for installations and repairs.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting manuals, drawings, or catalogs as needed.
Dismantle machinery and equipment to access and remove defective parts, using appropriate lifting equipment and tools.
Install, replace, change, or repair machine parts and attachments using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, or testing equipment.
Clean or lubricate machinery components such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Complete CMMS work orders electronically, documenting problems and time worked.
Coordinate installations, projects, and repairs with supervisors, team leads, and other trades workers.
Work with the team to reduce or eliminate bottlenecks and meet team goals.
Participate in continuous improvement projects and root-cause analysis; recommend actions.
Use rigging with cranes and hoists.
Mechanical path: read complex machine drawings and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics; assemble, test, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems.
Mechanical path: cut and weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions; replace and align couplings; troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic, water, and intensifier pumps and drive systems; track and replace conveyor belts.
Electrical path: maintain, troubleshoot, and install industrial control systems; run and bend conduit to NEC standards; pull wires and make terminations.
Electrical path: inspect electrical systems and components, identify needed repairs, recommend preventive maintenance, and diagnose electrical problems or failures.
Electrical path: test electrical systems and circuits; interpret E&I drawings, blueprints, and schematics; troubleshoot and diagnose basic I/O systems.
Electrical path: design and wire start/stop stations and wire three-way and four-way switches.
Electrical path: install and replace soft starts and variable frequency drives (VFDs).