Maintenance Technician

AAM•Mebane, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

A Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting problems and for the repair and maintenance of all manufacturing and facilities equipment. They perform and contribute to the development and completion of the preventative (PM) / Predictive (PdM) maintenance program, implement Continuous Improvement Actions throughout the plant, and provide training to operators on basic maintenance skills to develop a true Autonomous Maintenance system. Priority is placed on any safety issues that arise and need to be addressed in the plant. The role involves performing troubleshooting and repair functions on all equipment to support productivity and reliability throughout the facility, providing hands-on technical support for down equipment coverage and/or project coverage, and training operators to perform autonomous maintenance tasks. The technician must be responsive and dedicated to meeting production needs and requirements. They will perform installation, corrective maintenance, or preventive/predictive maintenance on all equipment and tooling as assigned.

Requirements

Have a High School Diploma or GED
2 year college degree in Industrial Systems or equivalent field and 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or Minimum 5 years’ experience in in a manufacturing environment
Must be willing to work altered shift schedules as needed to support the business
Daily and Weekend Overtime will be required to complete duties of the position
Personal Computer System Skills required (MS Office Suite preferred)
Complete interview, reference checks and medical examination
Reading electrical schematics and hardwiring to prints
Troubleshooting electrical systems via electrical test equipment (multi-meters, amp probes, data recorders, etc.)
Strong ability to troubleshoot AC motors and controls to 480Vac 3 phase & DC motors and controls to 180Vdc
Working knowledge and troubleshooting of servo drives and motors (Specifically AB motors with AB Kinetix drives)
Strong knowledge of sensors including proximity switches, reed switches, color sensors, laser sensors
Interfacing PCs to PLC controllers & Troubleshooting via PLCs including but not limited to Allen Bradley PLCs
Performing PdM activities including thermographic imaging, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and oil analysis
Troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, power transmissions systems
Operating machine tools (mills, lathes, breaks)
Welding processes
Familiarity with Chilled Water Systems, HVAC Units, Air Compressors (up to 150hp), Power Distribution Systems (from secondary side of utility transformer to the assembly equipment), Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Systems

Nice To Haves

National Electrical Code (NEC License is preferred)

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting problems and for the repair and maintenance of all manufacturing and facilities equipment
Performing and contributing to the development and completion of the preventative (PM) / Predictive (PdM) maintenance program
Implementing Continuous Improvement Actions throughout the plant
Training operators on basic maintenance skills in order to develop a true Autonomous Maintenance system
Priority on any safety issues that arise and need to be addressed in the plant
Perform troubleshooting and repair functions on all equipment to support productivity and reliability throughout the facility
Provide hands-on technical support for down equipment coverage and/or project coverage
Training of operators to perform autonomous maintenance tasks
Be responsive and dedicated to meeting production needs and requirements
Perform installation, corrective maintenance or preventive/predictive maintenance all equipment and tooling as assigned
Reading electrical schematics and hardwiring to prints
Troubleshooting electrical systems via electrical test equipment (multi-meters, amp probes, data recorders, etc.)
Troubleshoot AC motors and controls to 480Vac 3 phase & DC motors and controls to 180Vdc
Working knowledge and troubleshooting of servo drives and motors (Specifically AB motors with AB Kinetix drives)
Strong knowledge of sensors including proximity switches, reed switches, color sensors, laser sensors
Interfacing PCs to PLC controllers & Troubleshooting via PLCs including but not limited to Allen Bradley PLCs
Performing PdM activities including thermographic imaging, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and oil analysis
Troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, power transmissions systems
Operating machine tools (mills, lathes, breaks)
Welding processes
Develop PM / PdM Plans for production equipment
Inspect and correct problem areas on above mentioned systems to ensure proper operating conditions
Refer complex situations to Maintenance Team Lead or Maintenance Supervisor
Capable of Handling Continuous Improvement Projects in the production areas of the facility
Provide feedback to the team and Engineering functions about area that are in need of improvement and ideas for implementation
Work with Plant Teams on Problem Solving & Kaizen Activities
Continuously work to improve the level of housekeeping in not only the facilities and maintenance areas but throughout the plant
Familiarity with Chilled Water Systems, HVAC Units, Air Compressors (up to 150hp), Power Distribution Systems (from secondary side of utility transformer to the assembly equipment), Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Systems
Be responsible for managing their individual development and improvement through the IPS System
Utilize CMMS for work order tracking and closure
Monitor spares & equipment levels for facility equipment and flag up shortages, obsolescence and inventory requirements
Perform any other duties as specified by Maintenance Supervisor