Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician 3 performs all assigned mechanical and electrical duties in a safe, and cost-effective manner. Minimize downtime by providing fast and accurate troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, maintaining, servicing, calibrating, installing and configuration of related manufacturing and production equipment, execute work orders. Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers. Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed. Team Lead position reporting to the Maintenance Manager or GM
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Advanced mechanical aptitude
· Work as a Team Leader
· Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls
· AC & DC motors, motor controls and MCC for the facilities
· Electrical distribution and related equipment
· AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives
· Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment
· General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices including OSHA
· Ensure that Lock Out Tag Out Procedures are followed
· Troubleshoot PLC hardware
· Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
· Read, understand, and make use of associated drawings, schematics, and diagrams
· Prepare accurate documents
· Understand, interpret, and apply wiring schematics and OEM manuals
· Adapt to innovative technologies i.e., robotics
· Must have flexible hours, may include day shift, night shift, and on call weekends as scheduled
· Other duties as assigned
PREFFERED EDUCATION:
· 7-year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Technician,
· 2 years trade/technical school in a related field plus 5-years’ experience,
· Electrical engineering degree plus 3-years maintenance experience, or 7-years
· Industrial/Manufacturing experience with strong electrical knowledge, skills, and abilities
EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT PREFERED
· AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFD’s; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLC’s; pneumatics; hydraulics; packing machinery; automated harvesters; de-stackers; seal packs; bale shavers; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; boiler type equipment, pumps, plumbing, air compressors and other types of automated facility equipment.