Maintenance Technician

Medeco has an excellent reputation as an employer of choice in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. We are part of the ASSA ABLOY Companies, the global leader in door opening solutions. Our Operations work environment is clean, air conditioned and the safety of our team members is our highest priority. You will be working with people that take pride in their work, care about each other and our customers. We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus (payable at 90 days and 6 months) competitive pay and an extensive benefits package. Medeco is an innovative company that leads the industry in high quality, high security solutions.

Primary responsibility of the Maintenance Specialist is to install, repair and support production equipment and machines in order to minimize downtime, maintain/improve productivity and support the production operation so that Medeco can provide the products and services our customers expect. This position is also expected to have specialized electronics & PLC skills that will support the vast automation and high tech equipment throughout the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot Electronics and PLC’s
• Mechanical diagnosis and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Diagnose, make adjustments and/or repair machines and equipment to maintain & support production
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned and help train operators on daily maintenance duties
• Set-up, plan procedures, repair and installation of building equipment including air lines, water lines, gas lines, electrical, and electronic controls
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned by the Maintencance Manager or the designated representative
• Continuously improve skills & become competent on new technologies and equipment
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree in Electronics preferred
• Experience with machine tools preferred
• Electrical License preferred
• Demonstrated ability in electronic and mechanical repair
• Multi-skilled in most, if not all, areas of equipment repair in an industrial environment
• Interpret specifications and technical data
• Use and understand measuring devices and special test equipment associated with the repair of industrial equipment
• Use and understand alignment equipment for precision machine alignments
• Forklift operation experience
• Read and understand blueprints and machine drawings

Medeco is an EO Employer: Veterans/Disabled, and other protected categories.

Physical Requirements:

1. Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

2. Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach.

3. Ability to reach with hands and arms.

4. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Contact the Director of HR to make a formal request for accomodations.The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The work environment is primarily indoors. The position does not travel.

Important Notices: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the property.

Please apply at www.medeco.com or www.assaabloy.com. Paper applications are available, or accommodations can be requested by calling our jobs hotline at 540-380-1608.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 50,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.