ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic/electrical systems / problems.

- Have PLC knowledge and trouble shoot ladder logic and PLC components. 

- Ability to troubleshoot control systems required.

- Must be able to use standard electrical test equipment.

- Dismantle machines and perform necessary repairs using hand tools.

- Replace broken or defective parts.

- Observe devices in operation to locate root cause and repair problems.

- Experience with dispensing systems and hydraulic systems.

- Execute Preventive Maintenance tasks.

- Fabricates chutes, equipment guarding, etc.

- Operate standard fabricating equipment such as saws, benders, etc

- Preferred Welding experience – Mig, Tig and Stick Welding

- Install all types of pipes and plumbing.

- Experience with fabricating black pipe for air supply to equipment.

- Preferred experience bending conduit and pulling wire for electrical service.

- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and     performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

-  Must be able to read blueprints and schematics.

-  High math skills and PLC trouble shooting.  Must read electrical schematics.

-  Be able to use Laptop/Notebook computer for machine program diagnostics.

-  Be able to diagnose problems with process machinery and repair the problem.

-  Possess experience in operating standard hand tools and measuring
   instruments.

-  Mechanical aptitude to include the ability to perform standard shop
   computations relating to dimensions of the job, up through geometric
   calculations.

-  Excellent attendance. 

-  Readily accepts and acts on directions from Supervisor.

PHYSICAL TRAITS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finer, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Clean factory environment.  The employee is regularly exposed to vibration, works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level can be loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of the work being performed to successfully meet the job requirements.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities.