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Responsibility includes responding to, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment breakdowns to reduce equipment downtime. Equipment installation projects on new and existing production lines and ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our machinery to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.\nEssential Functions\nEnsure that safety is a primary focus, and that all potential risks are reduced to as low as reasonably achievable through regular review and update of safety procedures based on suggestions, near misses, incidents and new developments.\nStrive to continuously improve production processes through predictive and preventative maintenance. \nPerform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.\nConduct inspections to identify potential problems and proactively address them to prevent equipment failure.\nDiagnose and repair electrical components, such as motors, switches, sensors, and PLC inverters.\nInstall, calibrate, and program PLC inverters to optimize machine performance.\nCollaborate with engineering and production teams to implement machine upgrades and modifications.\nKeep detailed records of maintenance activities, including parts replacements and repairs.\nSupport and address facility maintenance and expansion project needs.\nFollow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.\nFoster people development through mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.\nIdentify major cost drivers within the machine maintenance.\nConduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.\nMonitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.\nStay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing.\nConfirm compliance with required certifications or reporting.\nFollow company rules and guidelines.\nOther duties may be assigned as needed\nOther Skills/Abilities\nThe Maintenance and PLC Technician role requires a combination of mechanical and electrical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset.\nTechnical proficiency: A solid understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, and automation technology is essential. This includes knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations is also important.\nPLC Programming: Proficiency in programming PLCs is crucial. This involves understanding ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programming languages.\nProblem-solving and troubleshooting: Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions is crucial. The ability to diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs and other industrial equipment is vital. This includes analyzing system faults, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions effectively.\nElectrical Skills: Knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and electrical components, is necessary for maintaining and repairing equipment.\nMechanical Skills: Understanding mechanical systems, such as motors, drives, gears, and bearings, is important for maintaining and troubleshooting machinery.\nAnalytical Skills: Being able to analyze complex systems, interpret technical documentation, and identify potential improvements is valuable in this role.\nAttention to Detail: Precision and accuracy are essential for working with intricate machinery and ensuring that systems operate correctly.\nCommunication and Interpersonal Skills: Clear communication is necessary for collaborating with other team members, conveying technical information, and documenting maintenance procedures. Effective communication is vital to train entry level team members. Strong interpersonal skills are also important for building relationships, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration across different teams.\n\nAdaptability: The ability to adapt to new technologies, learn new skills, and stay updated with industry trends is important in this rapidly evolving field.\nSafety Awareness: Prioritizing safety protocols and adhering to safety regulations is essential to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.\nTeamwork: Collaboration with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders is often required to complete maintenance tasks and address technical challenges effectively.\nMultitask: Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and possess the capacity to work simultaneously on various projects. The work involves system maintenance and various other electrical supports, you need to be able to work simultaneously when problems arise. Requires preparing backup plans in case the system fails and being prepared when an impending system failure is about to happen.\nLeadership: Possess strong leadership skills essential to motivate and guide others, ability to set goals, and make informed decisions. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.\nIncentives\nBenefits offered the first of the month following 30 days of employment, include: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off (sick and vacation), 10 company holidays, 401(k) with company match, etc.\nReferral Rewards program\nRequirements / Training and Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; Technical diploma or certification in electrical/mechanical engineering preferred.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance and PLC Technician or similar role in a manufacturing environment.\nProficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, including PLC inverters.\nStrong understanding of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nGood communication and teamwork abilities.\nAbility to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.\nFlexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.\nAbility to maintain a professional, positive attitude.\nMust be able to successfully pass e-Verify background check.\nComplete other duties/projects as required and/or assigned.\nWork Environment\nThe Maintenance and PLC Technicianposition works primarily on the manufacturing floor. 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