Maintenance Technician Night Shift 1

Group Description

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

 

Role Summary

This individual performs routine and emergency electrical and mechanical repairs including:
•    preventative maintenance programs.
•    troubleshooting electrical and equipment problems.
•    repairing electrical equipment and systems.
•    Installation of equipment and electrical systems.
 

Key Responsibilities

•    Interface closely with the Production departments and all plant support groups. 
•    Provides technical support to manufacturing, and engineering in all phases of manufacturing. 
•    Participates in continuous improvement activities to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) metrics through downtime reduction, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and improved efficiency.
•    Troubleshoots, identifies, implements, and maintains controls systems, including: PLC, Vision, Robotics.
•    Installs, repairs, rebuilds and maintains electrical systems to provide power to machine tools, production equipment and lighting.
•    Diagnosis machine malfunctions and difficulties. Disassembles, reworks, adjusts, or replaces electrical components of machines or equipment to achieve desired results.
•    Installs and wires control panels, distribution centers, machine tool controls, switches, timing devices and lighting systems.
•    Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, machine manuals and electrical codes in order to perform safe and effective repairs and installations.
•    Makes emergency repairs when necessary to avoid production delays.
•    Performs layouts of installations. Prepares bills of material and requisitions from engineering specifications.
•    Leads project teams through major installations or revisions of systems and equipment.
•    Assists other maintenance team members in meeting department requirements. Serves as a resource to production, engineering and other plant personnel.
•    Maintains and improves knowledge and skill requirements in all electrical and required trade areas.
•    Maintains user knowledge of tools, testing equipment, measuring instruments, conveyance and material handling equipment.
•    Operates company vehicles, conveyance and material handling equipment.
•    Completes appropriate paperwork, machine documentation, panel documentation and preventative maintenance records.
•    Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment.
•    Trains and guides work of apprentices.
•    Performs other duties as necessary.
 

Key Qualifications/Requirements

•    Demonstrated good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts and work in a team environment.  
•    High School diploma or equivalent.
•    Must obtain and maintain a valid powered industrial truck operator permit and a State of South Carolina Driver’s License.
•    Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and guidance. 
•    Requires the use of judgment, organization, initiative, teamwork, creativity, problem solving and commitment to tasks.
•    Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and have an understanding of electrical concepts, practices and theory.
•    Must have troubleshooting skills in AC/DC electrical control circuits, transformers, relay logic, LVDT’s and programmable logic controllers.
•    Requires bending, heavy lifting, reaching, working in cramped and confined spaces.
•    Commitment to continuous learning.
 

Additional Information

Health & Safety
•    Assist in monthly workplace inspections.
•    Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual hazards in the workplace of which you are aware.
•    Commend safe behaviors and positive health & safety performance exhibited by employees;
•    Will use all personal protective equipment(PPE) required for your department;
•    Devote the necessary attention and reaction time to hazardous conditions requiring maintenance or facilities resources.

Fair Treatment
•    Ensures that interactions with employees are civil, respectful, and professional at all times

Communication
•    Communicate to all levels of the organization.
•    Attend