Gerrish Plant Control Equipment Technic

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JOB TITLE:             Control Equipment Technician (CET)  

 

REPORTS TO:         Engineering Services Manager

 

PURPOSE:                Troubleshoot the weaving machines, have knowledge concerning the operation of fans, motors, and pumps, the ability to perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on auxiliary equipment, needs an understanding of electrical circuit boards and integrate circuits   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1)  Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & safety absolutes.

2)  Operate equipment in a safe manner

3)  Meet production goals set-out by department manager

4)  Follow proper policies and procedures set out by department and location

5)  Provide timely response to safety concerns and equipment failures

6)  Maintain working condition and perform minor repairs on wide range of facilities and auxiliary equipment

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

           

1. Ability to read and write and follow directions
2. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
3. Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
4. Good communication skills
5. Strong discipline and ability to work both alone and in groups

 

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: lift truck, tuggers, computer, band saw, grinder, welding torch, cutting torch, lathe, refrigeration machine, fluke meter, oscilloscope, air handling equipment, (pumps, fans, and controls), water jet weaving machine, hoist, electric hand tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, ladders, leno winder, solder equipment, personal protective equipment, vibration analysis equipment, drum filter, circuit board

 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Hearing protection in certain areas of the plant, steel toe shoes, gloves, goggles, welding shield, gloves, aprons, earplugs, Arc Flash