Industrial Equipment & Automation Technician

Consultants At Greystone Inc; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, vision, dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Greystone, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and plant systems in our facilities across the region. The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical proficiency, pipework, and automated systems, with a focus on safety and adherence to lock out/tag out procedures.

Overtime may be required to meet production goals. Candidates should read and interpret safety rules and work process instructions, and collaborate with team members and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade/technical certification.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Knowledge of plumbing, pump repair, welding and carpentry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment; diagnoses problems.
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus and components.
• Installs, programs and/or repairs automated machinery.
• Adheres to lock out/tag out and safety guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading technical docs

Team player

Education

High school diploma or trade/technical certification

Job description

Nature of Work

Performs work installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, and plant systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment; works with staff to detect and diagnose problems; dismantles, cleans, and completes repairs on machinery/equipment as needed; and, works with vendors to troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulars and related equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Installs, programs and/or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Performs work safely and follows lock out/tag out procedures and other safety guidelines at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Preparation Needed

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, trade or technical school certification; some related experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills; and, knowledge of plumbing, pump repair, welding and carpentry (dependent on area assigned).
• Good verbal and written communication skills; and, the ability to read and interpret documentation such as safety rules, work process instructions, memos, etc.
• Ability to follow instruction, accept corrections, contribute ideas, and work well as part of a team.
• May be required to work overtime as needed to meet department goals.

Benefits

• Immediate paid holidays.
• A full array of benefits after 90 days. Including Vision, Dental, Health, 401k!