Maintenance Tech III

GITI TIRE USA LTD•Richburg, SC

38d

About The Position

Giti Tire has immediate openings for Day/ Night Shift PLC / Maintenance Mechanics/ · Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic and mechanical components. · Discusses performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff. · Reads and understands electronic and electrical/mechanical schematics; draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units. · Assembles experimental circuitry of complete prototype models according to engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions. · Recommends changes in circuitry of installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. · Required to maintain backups of programs from all electrical devices. · Understands and is able to trouble-shoot and repair solid-state motor drives, solid-state temperature controllers, and computer-based controllers. · Sets up standard test apparatus or contrives test equipment and circuitry; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. · Analyzes and interprets data from solid-state motor drives and controllers scope meters and other troubleshooting equipment. · Adjusts, calibrates and aligns circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance. · Must be able to check newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions. · Must be able to obtain forklift and aerial lift platform licenses.· Keeps work area clean and orderly and free of hazards.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a PLC or Maintenance Mechanic role in an industrial environment.
Strong engineering and technical skills including PLC, Electrical and Mechanical skills.
Possess an ability to conduct basic mathematical calculations.
Be able to use electrical test instrumentation.
Have good communication skills to work with plant personnel and vendors.
Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Understanding of Continuous improvement methods
Computer skills (MS office, HMI, Control Logic)
Allen Bradley, Siemens PLC programming/troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
Discusses performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.
Reads and understands electronic and electrical/mechanical schematics; draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
Assembles experimental circuitry of complete prototype models according to engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions.
Recommends changes in circuitry of installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Required to maintain backups of programs from all electrical devices.
Understands and is able to trouble-shoot and repair solid-state motor drives, solid-state temperature controllers, and computer-based controllers.
Sets up standard test apparatus or contrives test equipment and circuitry; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models.
Analyzes and interprets data from solid-state motor drives and controllers scope meters and other troubleshooting equipment.
Adjusts, calibrates and aligns circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
Must be able to check newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
Must be able to obtain forklift and aerial lift platform licenses.
Keeps work area clean and orderly and free of hazards.