Mechatronics Repair Technician

Socket.dev; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechatronics Repair Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain and repair complex production machinery. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLC/CNC controls.

Collaborate with machine builders and teams, read blueprints, and support PM plans and spare parts management. The role requires certification as a licensed or journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics,

Qualifications

• Certified as a licensed or journeyman machine repairman, AS Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• Reading and understanding blueprints and schematics; familiarity with fluid power and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs, CNC control (Siemens), and machine diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery.
• Maintain and repair production processes including welding, balancing and assembly machines.
• Interpret machine drawings and schematics; assist in PM plan development and spare parts management.

Skills

PLC Experience

Blueprint Reading

Fluid Power

Electrical Schematics

Microsoft Office

German Language

Education

Licensed Journeyman Machine Repairman / AS Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Cognex Vision

Keyence Sensors

Fanuc Robotics

Promess Measuring

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