Machine Maintenance Technician IIII

Job Description:

TTI Power Equipment has an opening in its Wellford, SC Distribution Center for a Machine Maintenance Technician IIII that will perform installation, maintenance, pre-maintenance, and repairs to all material handling equipment. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.

Machine

• Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated warehouse distribution/manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting all facilities.
• Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations.
• Manages reports and records as well as explain the actions and procedures carried out with the suggested solutions.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, sketches, operation manuals, and diagrams, to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements
• Excellent general understanding of machine and robot automation with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics.
• Completes preventive maintenance prerequisites on mechanical equipment like motors, conveyors, production machines, pneumatic tools and engines thereby ensuring smooth operation of such machinery and mechanical gadgets.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks and repair works on complex industrial machines.
• Ensure cleanliness of machine and machine components by making use of a broom, air guns, solvents, cloths, vacuum or other appliances
• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using cranes, hoists, chain falls, hand tools and jacks
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications
• Application of lubricants or other materials to machines or their parts as well as other equipment in accordance with stated procedures
• Eagerness and ability to comprehend general maintenance in all aspects of maintenance program
• Perform daily Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines
• Excellent general understanding of Electrical and Pneumatic systems with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics.
• Carries out scheduled maintenance examinations and fixes, cleans and align diverse systems to guarantee appropriate system operations
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

HVAC

• Leads and completes HVAC filter changes, belt replacements, and coil cleanings.
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Ensures all temps and set points on the building management system are within range, reporting any found alarms or issues to the Facilities Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains all associated EPA requirements including accurate Freon logs.
• Reviews new design and concepts of HVAC systems as needed.
• Programs building management system as needed.
• Charges, starts, and checks for proper operation of HVAC equipment and related devices.
• Modify and/or install natural gas, compressed air, and water piping systems as needed.
• Weld, braze and/or repair piping associated with HVAC installations or modifications.
  
  

Electrical

• Sound knowledge of National Electrical Code and Electrical Safety Practices.
• Interpret electrical circuit diagrams and blueprints.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools normally used in the electrical and electronics equipment repair, such as Ohmmeters, Ammeters, Meggers, and others.
• Installs conduit, conductors, junction boxes, disconnects, switches, and lighting systems as needed.
• Test safety equipment such as exit and emergency lighting as needed.
• Replaces ballast and bulbs as needed.
• Conducts electrical preventative maintenance as needed including inspections, testing, cleaning and lubricating equipment and systems.
• Repairs/Replaces motors, starters, pumps, rollers, belts, photo eyes, and any other part associated with material handling equipment as needed.
  
  

Plumbing

• Repairs or replaces faucets, valves, toilets, fixtures, and other associated plumbing systems as needed.
• Cuts and threads piping as needed.
• Repairs specialty plumbing items such as emergency eyewash stations as needed.
• Winterizes piping systems as needed.
  
  

Carpentry

• Repair broken windows, doors, walls, and ceiling tiles as needed.
• Repair and install door locks and closures as needed.
• Install towel racks and dispensers as needed.
• Repair and install racking systems as needed.
• Repair or replace door handles and locking systems as needed.
  
  

Safety

• Must comply with all OSHA, DHEC, and other safety related policies associated with facilities operations.
• Must be proactive and adhere to all safety standards.
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Fills in for Facilities Supervisor as needed.
• Coordinates/Organizes/Performs a quarterly inventory on all MEH parts in parts cage.
• Assist Facilities Supervisor in scheduling day to day and PM related work as needed.
• Monitors the work of other employees, reporting any issues to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Mentors other team members to develop redundancy in specialized skill sets.
• Works overtime as needed with facilities team to maintain critical facility equipment by leading/performing specific scheduled PM work.
• Tests and maintains emergency electrical equipment such as generators and battery operated lighting as needed.
• Assist with energy audits as needed.
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed.
• Able to interpret building plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Maintains control of tools and clean shop area.
• Performs other preventative maintenance on building, devices, and other systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned general or complex in nature.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of experience with facilities/robotic machine tending in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-5 years Machine Maintenance experience with advanced electrical knowledge.
• 2-3 years of experience setting up, installing and troubleshooting electrical controls, process, logic controls, and robotic systems.
• Supervisory skills to lead technician/maintenance people.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and technical skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors and management.
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders.
• Intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test
• Associates Degree in mechatronics and/or industrial maintenance, industrial electronics or equivalent experience
• Advanced training from robotics suppliers is preferred.
• Familiarity with HMI Software
• Understanding of Ethernet, I/P and Device Net Communication protocols