Maintenance Technician (Press) - B Shift (Nights)

Mohawk Industries, Inc.•Muskogee, OK

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries and the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join their team. This role involves making adjustments to machines and equipment for proper operation, performing complex mechanical duties, and electrical trade functions. The technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and programming PLCs, setting up computers, and maintaining electrical energy systems. The position also requires continuous review of their area for productivity improvements and cost reductions, as well as process improvement initiatives. The role involves using various electrician tools, reporting operational status to supervisors, and maintaining a safe and organized work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of electrical code.
3 or more year’s industrial electro- mechanical maintenance experience.
Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

Formal PLC training preferred.
Associate degree in industrial electronics preferred.
Basic knowledge of Serial port communication systems, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives) and process control instrumentation devices (thermocouples, pressure switches, etc).
Basic knowledge of Servomotors and drive units.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller) using hand held device or laptop.
Design and redesign program and software (PLCs, operator panels, etc).
Format hard drives and install to the computers (Computer Setup) and PC application.
Install, maintain or repair equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of electrical energy in a manufacturing environment.
Locate and diagnosis trouble in electrical systems or equipment working from blue prints, drawings, layouts or other specifications.
Work standard computations related to load requirements of wiring and/or electrical equipment.
Continuously review their respective area for ideas and thoughts that will drive productivity and reduce costs within the organization and be able to professionally speak to their solution for improvement.
Process improvement (Plan and submit process improvements and execute the plan).
Use a variety of electrician’s tools including measuring and testing instruments.
Inform supervisor of operational status of equipment and notify of any problem areas.
Keep work area safe, clean and organized.
Perform other related duties as required.