General Maintenance Technician 1 1

Job Summary: General Maintenance Technicians install, repair, adjust, modify, lubricate and service all electrical/electronic/instrument/mechanical equipment throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Setting up instrumentation from out of the box to full implementation. This requires wiring, configuration, and programming. Prior experience is required.
• Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications
• Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, timecards, maintenance manuals, and surveys
• Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime
• Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
• Fabricates repair parts as necessary by using machine shop instruments and equipment
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed) ; verifying receipt
• Conserve’s maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Provides electrical and mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
• Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging Provide expertise in Siemens PLC Control Systems for troubleshooting of Automation and instrumentation
• Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Provide input for documentation and electronic versions of all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics including panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs
• Use required control software, including PLCs, HMIs and various motor drive systems
• Operates production equipment in conjunction with required maintenance
• Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all e