Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift

WKW North America LLC•Pell City, AL

3d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech applies electrical and mechanical knowledge to test, diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify machinery, control equipment, and circuitry at the facility. The role performs a broad range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance work on sophisticated equipment, machines, and controls, including diagnosing problems and repairing or replacing equipment. It also supports machine networking, CNC machining, hydraulics and pneumatics, and production recovery when equipment problems arise. The position requires working independently as well as with contractors, engineers, and other personnel, and following lockout/tagout procedures. The technician is authorized to stop production when equipment-related quality issues are present. The position is located at the WKW Main Plant in Pell City, Alabama, and is listed for the 3rd shift. The stated pay range is $27.17–$33.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in electrical installation and maintenance on plant electrical systems and equipment.
Experience in mechanical installation and maintenance on plant systems and equipment.
Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
Broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms.
Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with remote I/O design and operation.
Experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with AC/DC drive motor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
At least 5 years of experience in the electrical maintenance field.
Strong knowledge of plant maintenance.
Ability to maintain working knowledge of current tools or software through reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
Ability to work in a team, take responsibility, complete assigned action items, and participate proactively in team events.
Problem-solving skills and deductive reasoning.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment, hand tools, gauges, dials, and other indicators to repair dies and verify machine operation.
Ability to perform routine maintenance.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read work orders and blueprints.
High attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a technical field.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and electrical operation.
Experience with CNC machine operation and modifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, verify proper operating condition, make adjustments, log test readings, and maintain, repair, or replace essential equipment parts.
Work with machine networking processes and outside contractors on troubleshooting procedures.
Troubleshoot machines promptly to restore production.
Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical and electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine assembly methods and sequences.
Align, fit, and assemble components using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to operational specifications and tolerances.
Prepare parts sketches and work orders.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, and plan fabrication, assembly, and testing requirements.
Design, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery, equipment, and measuring instruments.
Analyze test results against design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes.
Investigate equipment failures and diagnose faulty operation; make recommendations.
Oversee equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure equipment functions according to specifications.
Conduct research and testing to analyze equipment and system feasibility, design, operation, and performance.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as needed to obtain replacement parts.
Maintain system logs and manuals documenting equipment testing and operation.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Stop production when equipment-related quality issues are present.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance duties as required.