Electrical Mechanical Technicians - 12 hour Shifts

Omega-Plastics-LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega-Plastics-LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks an electro/mechanical technician to maintain production and grounds equipment in a plastics extrusion plant. You’ll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, install and troubleshoot on pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and electrical controls. Shifts run 7 days, 12 hours, with cross-shift flexibility and emphasis on safety and reliability. Involves reading blueprints and fast, precise problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent with electronics and/or mechanics.
• 2–3 years of experience in troubleshooting electronic and mechanical components.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electric motors, and controls.
• Specialized welding, machining and fabrication training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs.
• Completes preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down losses and increase equipment reliability.
• Maintains and services HVAC, compressors, facilities equipment, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems on all production equipment.
• Sets up equipment for product changeovers, start-ups and cleaning to prevent damage.
• Performs basic computer functions like work orders, inventory lookup, and downtime logging.
• Uses mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Responds quickly to emergency line calls and maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Participates in correcting safety hazards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma with electronics/mechanics

2-3 years troubleshooting experience

Job description

Description

The electro/mechanical technician, under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, will perform general mechanical and industrial electrical maintenance work on all production and grounds equipment of a plastics extrusion manufacturing plant. Performs duties such as preventative, troubleshooting, rebuilds and general repairs. Works with pumps, hydraulics, electrical control systems, conveyors, and pneumatics. Also performs machine installation, construction, and facility maintenance.

Shifts are 12-hours, 7am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am. 7 days a week. Must be flexible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs basic mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs.
• Completes preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability.
• Maintains and services specific equipment such as HVAC, compressors, facilities equipment, powered industrial vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems on all equipment such as extruders, conveyors, packaging equipment, etc.
• Sets up equipment for product changeovers, start-ups and monitor cleaning for the prevention of damage due to improper use.
• Performs basic computer functions such as: work orders data entry, look up of inventory stock locations, logging downtime comments and minutes.
• Properly use mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Responds to all emergency line calls quickly and cooperatively.
• Maintains a clean work area and practices good housekeeping on a regular basis.
• Actively participates in correcting and communicating safety hazards.

Requirements

SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and plans (mechanical and/or electrical).
• Superior interpersonal and communication to work with co-workers.
• Highly organized with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform all tasks with confidence, precision and strong attention to detail and safety.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School or equivalent, with specialized courses in electronics and/or mechanics.
• 2-3 years of experience in troubleshooting electronic and mechanical components.
• Solid knowledge of industrial mechanics principles including hydraulics, pneumatics, electric motors, and controls.
• Specialized training in welding, machining and fabrication a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to endure working in a manufacturing environment with inside excessive hot and cold temperatures, able to tolerate exposure to dust and noise for 12-hour shifts.
• Prolonged sitting and/or standing on concrete floors; Frequent walking; Occasional climb ladders, work in confined spaces.
• Frequent reaching; Repetitive use of wrist, hands and fingers.