JOB SUMMARY

Working under general direction, performs a variety of difficult assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative to resolve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a skilled specialist, completes tasks using creative and effective approaches. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions:

·         Utilizing diagnostic equipment, processes and procedures, troubleshoots non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.

·         Maintains proficiency with diagnostic software at all levels.

·         Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings.

·         Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required.

·         Performs scheduled preventive maintenance. Documents maintenance as per program designation.

·         Monitors work order backlog and proactively keeps management apprised of potential impacts to production.

·         Calibrates equipment using general and special purpose test equipment.

·         Communicates with equipment suppliers regarding the repair of equipment.

·         May make recommendations regarding design and specifications of equipment.

·         May make recommendations regarding design enhancement/modifications to production equipment.

·         Trains lower level technicians in the maintenance of equipment.

·         May provide back-up supervisory duties.

·         May be required to work overtime be on-call.

·         Complies and follows all procedures within the company security policy.

·         May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

·         Knowledge of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

·         Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical support services.

·         Thorough working knowledge and troubleshooting capability with various electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment typically gained through extensive experience.

·         Use of basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling instruments, and test/calibration equipment.

·         Must be able to troubleshoot all failures that are detectable at the IO level.

·         Basic mathematics.

·         Understanding of electronic color codes and other component value markings.

·         Understanding of safety practices requirements.

·         Solid knowledge of specialized maintenance tracking programs.

·         Personal computer operation in a Windows environment (Excel, Word and PowerPoint and e-mail). Use of specialized maintenance tracking programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

·         Associates degree in electronics with emphasis in servo positioning theory or equivalent discipline.

·         Eight (8) to ten (10) years prior work experience in electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment required.

·         Proven experience in leading a team of technicians

·         Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.