Maintenance Technician

Placon Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon-Corporation in Indiana, Pennsylvania is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance for all production equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and developing preventive maintenance programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or an associate degree in a related field. A strong background in various maintenance skills and tools is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to interact with various people.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on all production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to 'as built' condition.
• Monitor machine operations and assist in preventive maintenance.

Skills

Ability to safely use hand tools

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Strong computer knowledge

Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers

Knowledge of soldering

Ability to service electrical systems

Ability to drive motorized vehicles

Education

High School Diploma and 3 years of industrial maintenance experience

Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic test equipment

Personal computer

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing breakdown, corrective and preventive electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment. Additional responsibilities include participating in the development of concepts which lead to machine modifications and capital projects; staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and learning how to apply them; maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in proper and correct working condition with minimal supervision; executing corrective and preventive maintenance work orders according to schedules and performing project work to improve machine operations.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance on all production and auxiliary equipment.
2. Troubleshoot and repair production and auxiliary equipment to "as built" condition.
3. Service equipment to ensure compliance to Quality System procedures and work instructions related to the maintenance function.
4. Monitor machine operation and assist in the development of preventive maintenance programs for new and rebuilt equipment to ensure uninterrupted and effective operation.
5. Integrate electrical control systems for new and rebuilt machinery, facilities equipment and machine/process improvements according to established guidelines.
6. Participate in the specification, building, rebuilding, installing and fabrication of electrical and electronic control systems.
7. Comply with all safe work practices which includes all company, local, state and federal requirements. Insure that all machinery and facilities services comply with applicable safety codes such as OSHA, National Electric Code and National Fire Protection Agency.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and 3 years of industrial maintenance experience

OR

Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Electronics or related field

Desired Skills

• Ability to safely use hand tools, electronic test equipment
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, PLC Ladder logic programs
• Strong computer knowledge including using Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Understanding of digital and analog servo systems
• Knowledge of soldering, ARC welding, MIG welding
• Ability to service electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Must be a self starter and have the ability to interact with a variety of people.
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English
• Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated platforms
• History of working safely including safety training, LOTO and PPE use

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions: Inside: Manufacturing Environment; Outside: Occasional

Equipment/Tools Used: Personal computer, Fax, phone, copy machine, printers, hand tools, powered hand tools

Physical Requirements: Light work (lift 10 lbs): frequently – equipment, parts, assemblies, tools; Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.): frequently – equipment, parts, assemblies, tools; Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.): frequently – equipment, parts, assemblies, tools, supplies; Very Heavy Work (lift over 50lbs): 2-3 times/week – equipment, parts and assemblies; Other Physical Requirements: Must be able to move freely throughout the plants, facilities and grounds. Mental Requirements: Reading, writing and calculating; Interpersonal skills; Reasoning/analysis; Work with minimal supervision.

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training): Local: 5 times per year; Regional: On occasion; National: On occasion; International: On occasion.