Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

HADLEY PRODUCTS LLC•Kentwood, MI

1d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the optimal utilization of plant equipment. This role involves mechanical installation, modification, enhancement, and repair of machines and mechanical equipment, utilizing drawings, schematics, manuals, and specifications. The technician will also troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns, respond to various component failures, and contribute to a team environment through training and mentoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience in machine repair of hydraulic trim presses, vacuum forming, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
PLC troubleshooting
Understanding electrical prints and schematics to facilitate repairs of equipment
Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, service manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work at a height in excess of 60’
Minimum 5 years of experience and related course work or Journeyman Machine Repair
Must be able to complete Machine Repair Competency Test

Nice To Haves

Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to use email functions on the computer.
Standard knowledge of tools including, welding, mills, lathes, cutting equipment, metal shear and brake, measuring, and drill tools
Ability to obtain Hi-Lo Certification
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
Excellent interpersonal skills
ABB robotics coursework
MN 116 Basic Welding coursework
MN 218 Pneumatics coursework
EL Control Systems coursework (optional)
MN 113 Mechanical Power Transmission coursework (optional)
MN 217 Hydraulics coursework (optional)

Responsibilities

Mechanically install, modify, enhance, and repair machines and mechanical equipment using drawings/blueprints, schematic diagrams, service manuals, code manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair machines and mechanical equipment using basic PC/PLC knowledge and electrical schematics.
Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals, and basic interpretation of electrical schematics.
Perform MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding to install, modify, enhance, repair, and maintain business unit equipment and to fabricate and repair parts.
Start/restart machines and mechanical equipment after installations, modifications, enhancements, and repairs to ensure optimal operation.
Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns of various equipment including hydraulic trim presses, vacuum formers, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers, and assembly equipment.
Act as the first responder to breakdowns of motors, circuits, switches, cylinders, valves, gauges, conveyors, etc.
Train, teach, and assess other Machine Repair or Process Tech as required, working well, leading, and mentoring in a team environment.
Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work through internal or external training classes and/or seminars.
Address all machine-related and part quality issues, as well as all other issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy and in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.
Complete appropriate paperwork, including machine documentation, panel documentation, and preventive maintenance records, to enhance the elimination of equipment downtime.
Document hours and work activity daily in the record-keeping system—Maintenance Connection.
Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback and communication to co-workers and management, including training and validating/appraising work as appropriate.
Backup for the Process Tech role as needed.
Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF, and OSHA safety regulations.
Perform other maintenance job functions or other duties as assigned.