What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Mid-States Aluminum Corporation?
***Opening on 2nd shift, 3pm - 11pm, Monday - Friday
Job Summary of Mechanical Technician
The primary responsibility will be to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems. A technician must possess a working knowledge of control panels, ladder logic, ability to upload and download programs necessary to repair and troubleshoot controls, repair of automated machines, and the ability to trouble shoot all manufacturing equipment to include but not limited to robots, automated handling equipment, control systems interfaces, and CNC’s. Order and maintain necessary supplies. Maintain internal daily communication with Plant Services operations.
Essential Function of Mechanical Technician
- Responsible for troubleshooting of all equipment; electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
- Maintain a working knowledge of PLC Logic to include but not limited to RS Linx, SLC5000, SLC 500, PLC 5, MITZ, and FactoryTalk software.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory and supplies as well as keeping these items in proper location.
- Research and maintain education in automation field to keep MSA abreast of the latest technology. Remain current on new trends in the field.
- Operate power tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Understand machine safeguarding standards. Follow all safety procedures and exercise caution in each work situation, assessing conditions in order to determine safest method to proceed.
- Communicate with vendors and coordinate repairs on equipment.
- Coordinate and/or perform training of associates in necessary skills needed to perform duties in troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
- Create work instructions or training documentation for troubleshooting or repairing of electro-mechanical equipment.
- Learn new manufacturing process equipment as acquired by MSA and how to effectively troubleshoot and maintain such equipment.
- Create effective preventive maintenance tasks for manufacturing and other related equipment. Periodically audit PM program.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $47,100 - $59,600