Mechatronics Repair Technician - 1st shift

IFA Powertrain Polska; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA Powertrain Polska North America is seeking a Mechatronics Repair Technician for the 1st shift in Summerville, SC. You will maintain and repair complex production machinery, diagnose PLC & CNC Siemens systems, and interpret drawings to support preventive and predictive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have AS Mechatronics or journeyman machine repair certification, PLC experience, and ability to read schematics. Familiarity with welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and German language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified as licensed or journeyman machine repairman or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC and schematics.
• Familiar with local machinery codes and standards.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery.
• Maintain and repair processes including welding, balancing and assembly machines.
• Work with 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 measurement equipment in daily duties.

Skills

PLC Experience

Blueprints & Schematics

Reading electrical diagrams

Basic math

Spatial geometry & trig

Education

AS Mechatronics or equivalent

Journeyman machine repairman license

Tools

Siemens PLC

CNC operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechatronics Repair Technician - 1st 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