Maintenance Technician - Non Union

Viking Corporation; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support automation and cell equipment. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, maintenance teams, and Systems Providers to keep machines performing at target levels.

You will develop, schedule, and document preventive maintenance, assist with robotics, conveyors, and PLCs, and ensure rapid root-cause analysis for repairs. Applicants should have hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated systems, plus

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with Engineering, Team Leaders etc. to identify and set technical priorities to resolve issues preventing machines from reaching goal performance.Work closely with maintenance team to develop robust troubleshooting and PM programs.Manage the PM program including the scheduling, writing PM’s and entering of all required PM’s using CMMS software.Perform Preventive maintenance on cell equipment.Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors and programmable controllers.Install plumbing for hydraulics and pneumatics.Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other Maintenance Technicians for root cause.Replace faulty components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, pneumatics, positions sensing devices, etcRead and interpret mechanical and electrical blue prints.Work closely with and communicate with Systems Providers and engineers to diagnose and repair machine breakdowns quickly.Manipulate teach pendent and programmable controllers to adjust automated machinery.Knowledge of robotics and integrated cameras.Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.Work with maintenance to order spare parts and maintain the spare parts crib stock.Assist Systems Technicians and fill in as needed.Operate Lift truck and scissors lift, as needed.Track and fill out spreadsheets for production OEE and shift reports.Fabricate any part necessary to keep the cell running.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma, one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Journeyman or 3 to 5 years preferred.Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems.