Mechatronics Repair Technician (1st Shift) - PLC/CNC

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

Job summary

IFA- North America LLC is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee repair and preventive maintenance of complex production machinery, including PLC and CNC controlled systems. You will read blueprints, interpret schematics, and work with equipment from Siemens and other vendors.

Candidates should have a licensed journeyman repair background or AS Mechatronics, PLC experience, and basic math and geometry skills. German language ability is a plus; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing PLC/CNC systems (Siemens).
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics and fluid power diagrams.
• Basic math skills and spatial geometry knowledge.
• Familiarity with safety procedures including LOTO.

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 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.
• Assist in management of spare parts inventories.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and follow 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 awareness of ISO 14001 and IATF16949 commitments and safe working environment.

Skills

PLC experience

Blueprints & schematics

Schematic reading

Machinery codes

German language (preferred)

Education

Licensed journeyman machine repairman or AS Mechatronics

Job description

IFA- North America LLC is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee repair and preventive maintenance of complex production machinery, including PLC and CNC controlled systems. You will read blueprints, interpret schematics, and work with equipment from Siemens and other vendors.

Candidates should have a licensed journeyman repair background or AS Mechatronics, PLC experience, and basic math and geometry skills. German language ability is a plus; travel may be required.