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Maintenance Specialist
Aurora
, Ohio $90,000/Year
Direct Hire
On-Site
Maintenance Specialist
Aurora, OH
$40-47/HR
Job Summary
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Aurora, OH
$40-47/HR
Job Summary
- Supports manufacturing crews and maintenance department personnel by troubleshooting and making repairs to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and equipment.
- Maintains and supports all aspects of Aurora PLC, HMI, and PC-based electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Familiar with standard maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks.
- Works independently, but with general supervision and guidance from the Maintenance Manager.
- Will perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.
- May be tasked with minor design/build activities and minor project work.
- May be asked to function as backup to Maintenance Manager as needed.
- No direct reports.
- Reports to Maintenance Manager.
- May be asked to perform duties of the Maintenance Lead or function as backup to the Maintenance Manager in their absence.
- Perform all work in a safe manner, adhering to all SACO AEI safety policies, local and national codes, and standards.
- Perform maintenance activities to support the manufacturing process with focus on minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity in a safe manner.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and repair faults in Aurora production equipment and building systems including extruder lines (extruders, feeders, and associated equipment), building utility systems, and electrical power distribution systems.
- Systems may include (but not be limited to) electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and material conveying systems.
- Troubleshoot all aspects of PLC, HMI, and PC-based electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Provide technical support for PLC, HMI, and PC-based electrical control systems or coordinate support with outside vendors.
- May be responsible for the design, development, modification, and installation of PLC-based hardware and software.\
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, building, or support systems as directed.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives as required.
- Design and modify machine control circuits as required, including both standard and safety circuits.
- Evaluate and observe performance of equipment after repair to ensure proper function.
- Perform basic fabrication (cutting, welding, assembly) to repair broken parts or fabricate new parts as necessary.
- Use equipment documentation and vendor catalogs to identify parts and materials needed and prepare purchase requisitions to procure these items.
- Prepare and submit daily end-of-shift paperwork documenting maintenance activities along with parts and supplies used.
- Utilize Aurora CMMS to enter preventive and corrective work orders, document repairs, track labor, and list parts used.
- Perform basic Root-Cause-Failure Analysis to identify underlying causes of failure and coordinate with others to implement changes to prevent re-occurrence.
- Update Aurora documentation (red-line) utilizing CAD or manual methods to reflect changes or as-built conditions.
- Support Aurora 5S program through completion of 5S audits and corrective actions.
- May be called upon to provide direction to other maintenance staff during the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
- Supply own tools and tool storage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Capable of performing under pressure.
- Exhibit a depth of knowledge in both mechanical and electrical skills.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to change priorities at a moment’s notice.
- Self-driven team player with a focus on quality and safety.
- Possessing initiative and eager to learn new skills.
- Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance; or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; or state-approved apprenticeship program and/or a minimum of ten years’ experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Successful completion and certification in Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI, and AC/DC drive training courses (Studio 5000, Factory Talk, Drive Tools SP, Connected Components Workbench (CCW)).
- Working knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), OSHA and EPA standards, and NFPA 70B & 70E.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and temperature control troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of plastics compounding technology, single screw extrusion, and loss-of-weight feeder technology.
- MIG, TIG, and stick welding skills.
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