Maintenance Technician

Pace Industries•Grafton, WI

16h

About The Position

Start here, end here. There is a reason why we have so many employees with 20+ years with the company-Pace offers careers. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Start here, end here. There is a reason why we have so many employees with 20+ years with the company-Pace offers careers. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Summary A Technician applies automation skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics to install, program, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and modify robotic electrical components, circuitry, control systems, and machinery.

Requirements

Requires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
Must be willing to embrace new technology and change. Willing to constantly seek improvement.
Must possess and apply 5s methodology
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, understand and execute written directives
Must possess good math skills
Must possess good mechanical skills
Must be capable of lifting 50lbs, reach and lift moderately heavy parts – up to several hundred repetitions per shift
Ability to stand on one’s feet, bend, and / or twist a minimum of 8 hours per day
Must be able to ascend / descend stairs
Must be able to sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel
High School/GED/ or equivalent
Ability to move between machines as needed
Knowledge of molds and casting process theory
Mechanical Ability
Basic math skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem solving ability

Responsibilities

Understanding of Die Cast molds, water lines, hydraulics and pneumatics
Able to cycle through any program without issue
Monitors or controls quench tank levels and hydraulic fluids
Demonstrates the ability to use geometry while doing checks on blue sheets
Able to adjust and correct out of tolerance conditions regarding water lines, shot tubes and slides
Must be able to program ladles, sprayers and servo shot controls for process control
Able to design and make process control sheets for process control
Responsible for metrics, charts, all other related paperwork and verbal notification
Be a part of the automation team to determine proper cell layout / robot placement including peripheral equipment
Program robot for series of manipulator moves manually or by electronic instructions to a microprocessor or by setting up and adjusting sequence by hand-held teach pendant
Troubleshoot to determine robot malfunctions using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, circuit analysis, electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics
Disassemble robots and repair defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, servomotors, servo valves and maintain robotic systems including peripheral equipment
Program and troubleshoot PLC, Industrial Control systems and relay control circuits to include panel layouts, wiring diagrams and interfaces. Perform testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC and Industrial Control systems
Be able to revise programs for PLC’s to include integration into work cells with regards to poke-yoke / mistake proofing
Install robot safety systems
Work on AC and DC systems up to 480 volts
Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace and report any safety concerns in a timely manner
Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.