Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

WKW North America; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WKW North America in Pell City, AL is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to test, diagnose, and repair developmental or operational machinery and control equipment. The role requires knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, plus PLC/robot programming and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reading blueprints, coordinating with contractors, and performing preventative maintenance to keep production lines running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years in electrical maintenance field.
• Experience in electrical installation/maintenance on plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure proper operation and document test readings.
• Read and interpret hydraulic/pneumatic schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and robot systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Oversee installation and repair to ensure adherence to specifications.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robot programming

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Remote IO design/operation

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: WKW Main Plant - Pell City, AL 35125, Salary Range: $27.17 - $33.00 Hourly, Apply both electrical and mechanical related knowledge to test, diagnose, maintain, repair and modify developmental or operational machinery and control equipment and circuitry in facility. Work requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades. Performs a wide variety of electrical and electronic maintenance and mechanical service work on sophisticated electronic equipment, machines and/or controls. Diagnoses and remedies troubles, repairs and replaces equipment. Installs, maintains, and/or repairs equipment.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts


• Familiar with machine networking process


• Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures


• Understanding of CNC machining programming and operation


• Self-motivated person that works with little direction


• Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line


• Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required


• Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly


• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.


• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures


• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances


• Prepare parts sketches and write work orders


• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing


• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments


• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications


• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information


• Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles


• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations


• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications


• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems


• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems


• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts


• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment


• Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures

Authorization Level:

• Able to stop production when equipment related quality issues are present

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.


• An Associate's degree in technical field is preferred but not required


• Requires experience in electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment


• Requires experience in mechanical installation and maintenance work on plant systems and equipment


• Requires experience in hydraulics and pneumatics


• Requires a broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms


• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting


• Experienced with remote IO design and operation


• Experienced with robot programming and troubleshooting


• Experienced with AC/DC drive motor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting


• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC/Siemens PLC and electrical operation a plus


• Requires a broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms


• 5+ years of experience in the electrical maintenance field


• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance


• Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops or other training


• The ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events


• Good problem-solving skills are very important!


• Good interpersonal and communication skills required

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience with CNC machine operation and modifications preferred.

Skills and abilities:

• Must be mechanically inclined and possess the mechanical skills and abilities to operate equipment, hand tools, gauges, dials and/or other indicators to repair dies and make sure machines are working properly


• Problem solving skills and deductive reasoning


• Able to perform routine maintenance


• Basic computer skills


• Able to read work orders and blueprints


• High attention to detail.


• Must have basic computer skills,


• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.


• The ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events.