Mechatronics Repair Technician

IFA- North America LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA North America LLC in Summerville, SC seeks a Mechatronics Repair Technician on 2nd shift to diagnose, repair and maintain complex production machinery. You will work with Siemens PLC/CNC systems, read schematics, and coordinate with German colleagues to implement PM plans.

The ideal candidate has journeyman qualification or AS Mechatronics, PLC experience, and strong problem-solving skills in hydraulics, pneumatics and welding processes; German language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics.
• Experience diagnosing PLC and CNC Siemens-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with local machinery codes and standards.
• Strong math, geometry and trigonometry basics.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems/components.
• Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery.
• Maintain and repair a variety of production processes including welding, balancing and assembly machines.
• Coordinate with machine builders and colleagues from Germany.
• Interpret and understand machine drawings and schematics.
• Assist in development of PM plans and spare parts inventories.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and follow safety procedures (LOTO).
• Use measurement equipment in job duties.
• Travel as required and read/understand ISO 14001, IATF16949 commitments.

Skills

PLC Experience

Blueprint Reading

Fluid Power

Electrical Schematics

Basic Math

Spatial Geometry

German Language (reading)

Education

Licensed journeyman machine repairman / AS Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Siemens S7 Graph

Cognex vision systems

Keyence sensors

Fanuc robotics

Promess measuring technology

Job description

Mechatronics Repair Technician - 2nd shift

General responsibility for the maintenance and repair of complex production machinery and equipment. Includes diagnosis, troubleshooting, breakdown, preventative and predictive measures.

Essential Functions

• Complete repairs on mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems/components
• Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery
• Maintain and repair a variety of production processes that include welding, balancing and assembly machines.
• Work in coordination with representatives from various machine builders and colleagues from Germany
• Interpret and understand machine drawings and schematics
• Assist in development of PM plans
• Assist in management of spare parts inventories
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as required
• Follow strict safety procedures including LOTO
• Use various measurement equipment in connection with job duties
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
• All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA North Americas commitment to ISO 14001, IATF16949 and our commitment to a safe working environment

Education

• Certified as a licensed or journeyman machine repairman, AS Mechatronics, or equivalent experience

Experience

• PLC Experience
• Ability to read blueprints, fluid power and electrical schematics
• Familiar with local machinery codes and standards
• Basic math skills including addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division
• Basic knowledge of spatial geometry and trigonometry

Specific Skills

• Good communication skills (oral & written)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred Skills

• Siemens S7, TIA Portal PLC programming languages
• Siemens S7 Graph
• Cognex vision systems, Keyence sensors and lasers, Fanuc robotics and Promess measuring technology.
• Ability to read and speak German

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to sit at a work station
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required