Maintenance Tech IV - Equipment, HY

Avecia Pharma; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydranautics, a leader in membrane solutions and part of the Nitto Group, is seeking a skilled maintenance professional. The role focuses on highly complex electrical, mechanical, and automation systems maintenance, including PLC programming and ladder logic, to support our global membrane operations.

You will train technicians and contribute to safety-compliant equipment care. The position emphasizes diagnosing and repairing automation problems, implementing capital equipment upgrades, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in an automation environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic processes and repair methods.
• Must understand PLC ladder logic and text-based programs within control systems.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Ability to train others in maintenance techniques and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Check operation of machines and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic systems.
• Perform highly complex preventative and predictive maintenance using various tools.
• Troubleshoot controls on manufacturing equipment for rebuilding or repair.
• Diagnose PLC issues with robots and related logic programs.
• Modify and rebuild equipment to meet production demands with engineering support.
• Lead installation of new capital equipment and maintain electrical/building systems.
• Maintain work orders and document maintenance actions clearly for history.
• Follow OSHA/Cal OSHA standards and continue education or training.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Train others

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under limited supervision, performs highly complex maintenance related tooperations, machinery equipment and automation systems like PLC programmingissues. Incumbents perform major building electrical, construction andsecurity equipment maintenance and repairs. Modifies, rebuilds and installscapital equipment. Trains lower-level maintenance technicians, includingdrafting of training manuals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Checks the operation of machines and trouble-shoots electrical,mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, equipment andautomation problems.

Performs highly complex preventative and predictive maintenance onmachines and equipment using various tools and equipment.

Trouble-shoots electrical and electronic controls on manufacturingequipment for rebuilding, repairing or fabricating purposes.

Diagnoses and resolves PLC issues with articulated robots usingladder logic and text-based logic programs.

Modifies and rebuilds manufacturing equipment to meet new machinerequirements or production demands with engineering support.Provides input to proposed manufacturing equipment. Acts as Lead inthe installation of new capital equipment.

Performs major building electrical, construction and securityequipment maintenance and repairs.

Understands and interprets electronic schematics fortrouble-shooting equipment.

Maintains work orders on a daily and weekly basis. Documents allmachine preventative, predictive and/or maintenance repairs clearlyand concisely for historical and future maintenance purposes.

Continues education and/or training by taking a class related tomaintenance technicians’ job on a continuous basis.

Follow safety regulations and adhering to OSHA and Cal OSHAstandards.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in an automationenvironment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advance knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic andhydraulic processes and repair methods/techniques.

Must understand PLC ladder logic and text-based logic programswithin control systems for manufacturing equipment.

Intermediate to advance skills in reading and interpretingelectrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and/or blueprints.

Ability to read safety rules, operating & maintenanceinstructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to train others in the maintenance of machines andcontinuous learning and application of maintenancetechniques/methods.

Organize and prioritize work orders while meeting deadlines tominimize production downtime.

Work under direct supervision, independently and foster acooperative spirit within a large and/or small team.

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EnterpriseResources Planning (ERP) System.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:

Forklift, Genie Boom and Scissor Lift Certificates, a plus.

Salary$32.69-$43.75

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.