Maintenance Automation Technician

Freudenberg Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Kentucky seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform general maintenance and repair of machines, equipment, vehicles, facilities and property, including production machinery, HVAC, and PLC-driven controls. Under supervision, you will troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems.

You will assist with overhauls, install and maintain sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronic controls, and perform building maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years on-the-job experience or an Associate degree in Industrial Electronics.
• Proficient with basic math and electrical theory; advanced PC computing skills; electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with transformers, power supplies, AC inverters, motion controls and sensors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of machines, equipment, vehicles, facilities and property.
• Support maintenance of production machinery and assist with major overhauls.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical sensors used in automated machinery.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electronic control systems; isolate malfunctions.
• Install and maintain electronic systems and PLCs; conduct diagnostic tests on PLC systems.

Skills

Industrial electronics

Electrical theory

Electrical troubleshooting

PC computing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Electronics

Tools

Transformers

Power supplies

AC inverters

Motion controls

Relay logic

Sensors

Low/high voltage electronics

Three-phase power systems

Motors

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or his designee, perform a variety of duties related to the general maintenance and repair of machines, equipment, vehicles, facilities and property.
• Provide Support in the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment and assist with major overhauls, etc.
• Equipment includes but not limited to heating and air conditioning units, lift trucks, production machinery and company owned property and vehicles.
• Perform general building and facilities maintenance such as repair doors and floors, patch roof, repair and install guardrails, general plumbing tasks, clean drains, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test and repair an array of electrical and mechanical sensors used in automated machinery.
• Troubleshoots integrally related hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electronic control systems to isolate malfunctions in electronic controls and servo systems including computer numerical controls, programmable controllers, mini-computers, micro-processors, and other industrial controls and amplifiers.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic systems and equipment used in industrial manufacturing to include maintaining electronic systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Skill in conducting and evaluating computer diagnostic tests or attempting to reproduce the problem on a PLC test system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 2 years on the job experience; OR Associate degree in Industrial Electronics Proficient with Basic Math skills and Electrical theory Advanced PC computing skills Electrical Troubleshooting skills; IE Transformers, power supplies, AC inverters, Motion controls, relay logic, sensors, high and low voltage electronics, single and three-phase power systems, including motors, switches, relays and contactors.
• Preferred but not Required Be a licensed electrician in the state of Wisconsin 5 or more years working in a manufacturing or process environment Experience in a high volume automotive manufacturing environment

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Information

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.