Production Equipment Maintenance Technician (Tipton, 1st Shift, 6:30am-3:00pm)
About The Position
New Pig Corporation is seeking a Production Equipment Maintenance Technician for the 1st Shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) in Tipton, PA. This role is responsible for supporting production by troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machine uptimes to meet production schedules. The technician will also install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems, including PLC and drive systems. Additionally, the role involves managing spare parts inventory, fabricating and installing custom equipment, and supporting lean manufacturing initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, adherence to company standards, and maintaining a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- 3 years related experience in a production maintenance environment.
- Motor drive and PLC tech level experience.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and industrial power systems.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic power systems knowledge.
- Familiarity with various hand and maintenance shop tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measure, etc.).
- Experience with reading design drawings for fabrication.
- Ability to read CAD drawings (mechanical / electrical).
- Ability to perform basic mathematics and fractions.
- MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice To Haves
- Certifications a plus.
- Willingness to seek out and achieve position related training and/or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support 1st shift production by troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
- Perform regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance on equipment.
- Interact with CMMS for PMs, repairs, and record keeping.
- Integrate with other maintenance professionals to achieve operational goals.
- Ensure machine uptimes and process capabilities meet quality and production schedules.
- Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and controls.
- Install power distribution equipment, including sub panels, conduit, and wiring.
- Troubleshoot and maintain complex machine control systems, including drives, relays, machine networks, and PLC systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems such as motors and gearboxes.
- Participate in the management of critical spare parts inventory.
- Support Manufacturing Engineering by fabricating, debugging, and installing custom designed equipment.
- Aid in the development and maintenance of maintenance training programs.
- Facilitate and support the deployment of lean manufacturing techniques.
- Demonstrate a “Safety First” approach to all activities.
- Maintain a positive work environment.
- Know and demonstrate LOTO methodology.
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
