Electronics Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Electronics/Maintenance Technician to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and mediate industrial electronic components and systems at our Kansas facility.

You will develop electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and HMI software while ensuring safe, efficient operation and maintenance of equipment. Strong teamwork and safety commitment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in electrical field or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication, sound decision making, and strong math, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical/electronic parts lists and schematics for new manufacturing equipment.
• Develop PLC ladder logic and HMI software for new and existing equipment.
• Check functioning of installed equipment to evaluate performance under actual operating conditions.
• Train and develop Electronic Maintenance employees to achieve higher levels.
• Perform general maintenance including installation, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and steam.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in daily tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Decision making

Math and literacy

Attention to detail

Education

2-year electrical field technical degree

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and medication of industrial electronic/electrical components, parts, equipment, and systems. This position may also perform general maintenance duties.

Essential Functions

• Develop electrical/electronic parts lists and schematics for new manufacturing equipment.
• Develops and improves programmable logic control ladder logic for new and existing equipment.
• Develops and improves human-machine interface software for new and existing equipment.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or electronic/electrical specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Train and develop Electronic Maintenance employees to achieve higher levels.
• General maintenance activities which may involve installation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and steam.
• Must use frequent physical effort to perform job duties. At times work may require elevated physical capability
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

Department Specific / Non-Essential Functions

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

2-year technical degree in electrical field or equivalent

Experience

Previous experience in manufacturing preferred

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading and writing skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention

Skills / Competencies

• 1. Basic computer skills
• 2. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks
• 3. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail
• 4. Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to work in hot temperatures during the summer
• Occasional crawling and / or climbing
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions
• Occasional assignments working at heights.
• Lift/Carry
• Up to 10 lbs
• 11-30 lbs
• Bending
• Twist/Turn
• Reach Below Knee
• Push/Pull
• Squat/Kneel
• Stand/Walk
• Sit
• Lifting Above Shoulders
• Use of Hands and Fingers

Other Skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Assessment

Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening

Organizational Relationships / Scope

• Report directly to Maintenance Manager
• Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment

Working Conditions

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
• Exposure to nuisance fumes and dust

1. Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing)
2. Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
3. Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
4. Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Company Information

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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