Maintenance Equipment Technician

Itape; Corona (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician D to join our Maintenance department in Corona, CA. This non-exempt hourly role supports multi-faceted manufacturing, performing maintenance on a wide range of equipment and systems.

The candidate must communicate clearly, work well in a team, and drive improvements. Essential skills include pneumatic, hydraulic, drive, and PLC troubleshooting; Allen Bradley PLC software proficiency; and the ability to inspect, measure, and repair components.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years related industrial maintenance experience, or Associate's degree with 3 years related industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and drive systems; AC/DC drives and industrial controls required.
• Proficiency in using Allen Bradley PLC software and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules and participates in the Safety Participation Program.
• Keeps machinery running by performing preventive maintenance on gear reducers, conveyors, bearings, and production machines.
• Locates problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring instruments.
• Removes defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools; inspects parts with calipers and micrometers.
• Maintains downtime by guiding preventive maintenance and compliance with procedures.
• Fabricates repair parts using machine shop equipment; maintains clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

AC/DC drives

PLC troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Position Description

Title: Maintenance Equipment Technician D

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Purpose:

A Maintenance Equipment Technician D will have demonstrated work and leadership characteristics required to achieve success in a multi-faceted manufacturing environment. The position demands an individual capable of working on technical/operational projects that involve a broad range of equipment, materials, and procedural issues. A Maintenance Equipment Technician will have proven talents in written/verbal communications, logical thought processes, maintenance skills specific to a manufacturing environment, working effectively as a member of a team, and recognizing potential problems and providing means for avoiding the problems. The Maintenance Equipment Technician must perform assignments to completion as instructed and be willing to work in a team environment.

Principle Accountabilities

• Follows all Safety Rules. Participates in monthly 100% Safety Participation Program.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, gear reducers, conveyor systems, precision bearings and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools;
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Understanding of vibration analysis, thermal imaging and precision alignment.

• Thorough knowledge of the hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School diploma, or equivalent, plus 5 years related industrial maintenance experience or equivalent required, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of related industrial maintenance experience required.
• Skills in the areas of pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems are needed. Experience with troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLC's and industrial controls is a must.
• Candidates must be proficient in using Allen Bradley's PLC software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite preferred.
• Good communication skills, project scheduling and small team leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a self-directed workforce environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as needed.