Major Responsibilities

Demonstrated competency position responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair for production and support equipment. Must utilize safe work practices and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.  Works under general supervision and on projects that are typically complex and require original thinking and action.  General directions are given on unusual or new assignments; works independently on majority of activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.  Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management and takes a proactive role in correcting these conditions.

Proactively troubleshoots, repairs, and corrects mechanical, electrical, and process problems to ensure capability of production equipment

Troubleshoots PLC issues to include code modifications, loading / reloading of programs

Troubleshoots and repairs electrical breakdown of AC / DC drives and inverters to include programming and start up configuration/tuning

Designs electrical circuits on existing equipment for equipment / safety upgrades

Design / install electromechanical upgrades to existing equipment to include DC to AC upgrades, PLC installation to replace discrete controls

Operates meters, power supplies, service monitors and test fixtures and understands their use and function

Maintain a working knowledge of all plant operating systems and readily access records of diagrams & schematics. 

Work with and help identify contractors to repair, install, remove and/or upgrade equipment

Provides 24/7 technical support for production

Regularly inspects production lines and support equipment and performs necessary repairs and upgrades during preventative maintenance cycles

Operates hand tools and small power tools to include cutting of small parts

Leads assembly, installation, disassembly, and demolition of production equipment and building support equipment as required for upgrades or new installations

Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.

Education: High School diploma or GED is required.

Experience: In addition to the educational requirements 4 years minimum work experience in industrial maintenance including troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Experience with blown film manufacturing and converting equipment is a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Must have solid electrical and mechanical skills.

Must demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision.

Must be able to read and understand mechanical and electrical blueprints, drawings, and schematics

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required. Rotate on-call schedule with maintenance staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while working on a variety of mechanical/electrical machinery. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Employee is required to use hands and fingers to use hand tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Employee must be able to climb ladders, work from a lift, work with and around electricity; may be required to work in confined spaces.

Work Environment

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.  Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. Employee is frequently in areas or performing duties which require the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses.

Employee must be able to work weekends and/or holidays as necessary; must be able to work flexible hours.