Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Mercedes-Benz Group AGAbout the role
The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.
At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.
Job Overview:The Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician maintains production equipment to ensure the daily production requirements at MBV are obtained.
Responsibilities:- Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment
Perform equipment PM tasks to ensure manufacturer recommended specifications are maintained
Maintains repair and maintenance records
Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed
Must understand how to use VOM and other tested related equipment to identify electrical problems
Identifying and analyzing errors and malfunctions such as to related items below:
o Intermittent/inconsistent electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment
o PLC’s, 24v control circuits, 480v 3phase systems, 4-20ma circuits, VFD’s, PC controllers, and fieldbus technology/control technology
o Complex mechanical components such as pumps, motors, bearings, etc.
Perform modernizations, extensions, and modifications according to specifications and/or sketches to electrical drawings. If necessary, adjust PLC programming and utilize PLC to troubleshoot issues. Independently construct or design equipment with use of PLC, BUS-Systems, Network Technology, Mechanical Components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Cooling/Lubrication Systems
Daily equipment checks, monitoring production equipment performance
Optimizing resources and installations (idea generation and planning)
o Changing processes
o Changing process parameters
o Changing hardware
o Modification of software (PLC, PC, etc.)
o Perform cycle time analysis and optimize as needed
Interact with and support associates within assigned production areas
Procurement of operative materials, equipment, and service providers
Travel and/or overtime may be required
All other duties as required to support business needs
Knowledge and Skills
· Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity [24V – 480V], mechanical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics required
· Experience changing out bearing and motors preferred
· Basic computer skills required (i.e. Microsoft Office, email)
· PLC/BUS system education and/or experience strongly preferred
· Robotics (Kuka, Durr) experience strongly preferred
· Oven and paint booth supply air maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Maxon Gas Train)
· Pumping system maintenance experience preferred
· Conveyor system maintenance experience preferred
· Strong communications skills (listening, speaking, writing)
- Siemens S7 PLC logic knowledge – preferred
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2
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