What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Technician position at Harsco Rail?
Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
Job Description
GENRAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for both mechanical and electrical aspects of the job, the CNC Technician will be responsible for performing general and complex repairs on CNC controlled machines along with PLC controlled machines. Position requires an ability to read, interpret, and utilize both mechanical prints and electrical schematics to repair machines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoots and repairs CNC and manual machines, PLC’S, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.
- Utilizes both mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication) and electrical / electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A / C, D / C motors and drives, schematics) in a manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime and throughput.
- Inspects electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as identifies any hazards or issues.
- Troubleshoots various all types of equipment to determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and creates a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
- Performs major electrical repairs and installations from 480-volt buss down to co-component level. Repairs electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment and other components so that they remain at full functioning capacity.
- Tests and repairs all plant electrical facilities using devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
- Provides recommendations and suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential safety or other risks.
- Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
- Installs conduit and electrical wiring for machinery and cranes.
- Ensures all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Additional Information
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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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