What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance technician position at ZF Group?
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About the Team The ZF Tuscaloosa Maintenance team supports the Tuscaloosa plant by maintaining company standards in safety, security, quality, and productivity, including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic maintenance.
What you can look forward to as an Maintenance Technician
Responsible for repairs and troubleshooting of production equipment and building systems to maintain facility in peak operating condition.
Major systems include, but not limited to; Mechanical Devices, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, HVAC, Fire protection, Electrical Distribution, Electrical Controls, Air Compressors, Conveyors, Plumbing, Nutrunners, Gages, Security, Lube Oil Distribution
- Inspection of equipment and assembly processes to prevent damage and / or determine root cause of malfunction or damage to equipment or components.
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, test devices and precision measurement tools.
- Reading blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams, maintenance manuals and catalogs to install, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Troubleshoot, de-bug and program PLC5, SLC, Micrologic Controllers, Siemans PLCs and Variable Speed Drives.
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Installation and hook-up of equipment, machinery, and devices.
- Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
- Performs related tasks as needed.
Your Profile as an Maintenance Technician :
- Qualifications as outlined in the current labor agreement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effectively work interact with supervisors, production / logistics personnel, and maintenance team members
- Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word
- Math skills to include but not limited to algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
- Problem solving skills to include 5-Why and Fishbone diagrams
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Effective knowledge of Predictive and Preventive maintenance principles
- Fundamentals of AC / DC electricity
- Fundamentals of motors and motor controls
- Fundamentals of transformers
- Fundamentals of automatic controls
- Fundamentals of industrial mechanics
- Fundamentals of machine tool technology
- Fundamentals of welding
- Ability to perform all aspects of facilities maintenance
- Minimum of three years combination of education, training, and experience with minimum of one yearmaintenance
- Experience in a JIT manufacturing environment
Why you should choose ZF in Tuscaloosa, AL :
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Paid Vacation
- k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Last updated : 2024-05-18