Mechatronics Repair Technician

IFA Rotorion; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA Rotorion in Summerville, SC seeks a Mechatronics Repair Technician for 2nd shift to maintain and repair complex production machinery. You will diagnose PLC & CNC systems, interpret drawings, and collaborate with machine builders and colleagues in Germany.

The role emphasizes safety, PM planning, and spare parts control. Ideal candidates hold a licensed journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics, with PLC experience, blueprint reading, and knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics.
• Experience with PLCs, blueprints and schematics.
• Reading and following machine drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Repair mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and fix PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery.
• Maintain and repair welding, balancing and assembly equipment.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and use measurement tools.
• Assist in PM planning and spare parts management.

Skills

PLC Experience

Reading blueprints

Electrical schematics

German language (reading/speaking)

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed journeyman machine repairman / AS Mechatronics

Job description

Position:Mechatronics Repair Technician

Location: Summerville, SC

Job Id:300

# of Openings:0

Mechatronics Repair Technician - 2nd shift

Job Summary

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

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred Skills

• 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