Maintenance Technician - All Shifts

Corvac Composites, LLC; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Corvac Composites, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for all shifts in Kentwood, MI to maintain plant equipment and minimize downtime. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of machine repair experience, and PLC troubleshooting.

You will work with hydraulic trim presses, vacuum formers, robotics, extrusion equipment, air compressors and chillers, reading electrical and mechanical drawings, welding operations, and following safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in machine repair of hydraulic trim presses, vacuum forming, robotic trim, extrusion equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting and understanding electrical prints/schematics.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings and manuals.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights over 60 feet.
• Minimum 5 years of experience or Journeyman Machine Repair.
• Must be able to pass a machine repair competency test.

Responsibilities

• Use drawings, schematics, manuals and specs to install, modify or repair machines.
• Apply PC/PLC knowledge and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment.
• Read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics for repairs.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding for equipment maintenance.
• Start/restart machines after changes to ensure operation.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns across presses, formers, robotics, compressors and chillers.
• Train and mentor other technicians as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and safety compliance.

Skills

Machine repair

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Safety awareness

Team training

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Lathes & mills

Plasma cutters

Drill tools

Hi-Lo certification

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - All Shifts

Full-time Regular Technical Kentwood, MI, US

Salary Range: $29.24 To $33.64 Hourly

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: Maintain optimal utilization of plant equipment.

BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in machine repair of hydraulic trim presses, vacuum forming, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
• PLC troubleshooting, understanding electrical prints and schematics to facilitate repairs of equipment
• Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, service manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• The ability to work at a height in excess of 60’
• Minimum 5 years of experience and related course work or Journeyman Machine Repair
• Must Be Able to Complete Machine Repair Competency Test

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Should have standard knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to use email functions on the computer.
• Should have standard knowledge of tools including, welding, mills, lathes, cutting equipment, metal shear and brake, measuring, and drill tools
• Ability to obtain Hi-Lo Certification
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PREFERRED COURSEWORK:

• ABB robotics
• MN 116 Basic Welding
• MN 218 Pneumatics
• EL Control Systems (optional)
• MN 113 Mechanical Power Transmission (optional)
• MN 217 Hydraulics (optional)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use drawings/blueprints, schematic diagrams, service manuals, code manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications to mechanically install, modify, enhance and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Use basic PC/PLC knowledge and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals, and basic interpretation of electrical schematics.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding to install, modify, enhance, repair, and maintain business unit equipment and to fabricate and repair parts.
• Start/restart machines and mechanical equipment after installations, modifications, enhancements, and repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdown of various equipment throughout production including but not limited to hydraulic trim presses, vacuum formers, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
• First responder to breakdowns including but not limited to: motors, circuits, switches, cylinders, valves, gauges, conveyors etc.
• Ability to train, teach, and assess other Machine Repair or Process Tech as required, working well, leading, and mentoring in a team environment.
• Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work through internal or external training classes and/or seminars.
• Address all machine-related and part quality issues, as well as all other issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.
• Complete appropriate paperwork, including machine documentation, panel documentation, and preventive maintenance records to ensure adequate documentation needed to enhance the elimination of equipment downtime.
• Document hours and work activity daily in record-keeping system—Maintenance Connection.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback and communication to co-workers and management, including training and validating/appraising work as appropriate.
• Backup for the Process Tech role as needed.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Not limited to and including any other maintenance job functions or other duties as assigned.

The following are some of the tools and/or products that may be required to perform the above-mentioned duties:

• Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/repair machine/mechanical equipment parts.
• Operate welding, metal shear and brake, and drill tools

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

40 hours per week plus overtime as needed