Electromechanical Technician - Specialist

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POSITION PROFILE

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex automated machines, requiring extensive knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems. Candidate may be required to work other shift(s) based on operational needs. 

This position is under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties with minimal supervision from creating a safe work environment to assisting with production equipment troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining in order to support MillerKnoll’s business goals and objectives.

DAILY DUTIES

• Candidates must be able to troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Ability to perform milling, welding, fabrication, and use of various power tools required.

• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical diagrams as well as electrical schematics

• Must be flexible to work in many different environments including, but not limited to ladder work, scaffolding, rooftop, hot and cold temperatures, and willing to work overtime on weekend and holiday shifts as needed.

• Perform and document preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.

• Abide by OSHA regulations and ISO compliance

• Experience with robots, CNC Mills, Powder Coating, or controls will be a plus but not required. 

• Must be willing to complete course work for machine specific training.

• Attends to service calls and provides quality workmanship in a timely manner

• Repairs and maintains plant equipment such as, but not limited to, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, controls, & sensors), conveyor systems, part fixtures, servo drives/motors, electrical motors, automated manufacturing equipment, bearings, safety sensors, motion controls, sewing/textile equipment, control systems, and PLCs

• Utilizes proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permit procedures to maintain a safe environment while following EHS/regulatory procedures

• Performs Preventative Maintenance tasks effectively and efficiently

• Helps with installing, modifying, and/or updating of equipment as required

• Creates detailed reports of repairs performed on equipment with CMMS

• Follows and promotes GMPs and other quality programs related to the maintenance department

• Maintains a clean work/production environment daily and after maintenance work has been performed

• Participates in Continuous Improvement events including Kaizens

• Required to work other assigned shifts as to meet business needs

• Performs other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to read, understand, and utilize mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics

• Has welding knowledge/experience or the willingness/ability to become proficient in welding (MIG/TIG)

• Has a basic understanding of PLC systems & Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley a plus)

• Possesses interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within the team and the organization

• Understands and utilizes Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Possesses a high level of urgency and can work with minimal supervision

• Ability to push, pull, and lift 55 pounds frequently, as well as stand for long periods.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiar with CMMS for Preventative Maintenance data input and Inventory Management (Maximo a plus)

Required Experience

• Possesses a High school diploma or GED with technical certification in related field

• Has 1-5 years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience with the ability to work in a team set