This position is responsible for ensuring the mill runs efficiently by decreasing down time due to electrical and instrumentation issues. This role will assist with the installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of mill equipment used for production. Individual must be able to work a 12 hour shift day or night.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, setup, troubleshooting and repair of mill machinery.
- Provide electrical support and maintenance for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans and conveyors.
- Conduct facility preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment.
- Maintenance and update of documentation for electrical systems.
- Replaces: Motors (low voltage and high voltage), motor starters, sensors and variable frequency drives.
- Provide troubleshooting of Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (plc), associated I/O and control networks.
- Troubleshoot plant control instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters).
- Troubleshoot complex drive systems.
- Maintain mill power distribution system (480V, 575V, 4160V and 13.8kV).
- Perform equipment changeovers.
- Generate detailed work records and hand over notes to facilitate proper communication between work crews.
- Document all work performed in the CMMS.
- Promote safe work practices including LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, etc
- Schedule and organize work methods, materials and parts.
- Operate maintenance equipment (forklifts, aerial lift platforms, skid steer loaders).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner
- Complete assigned work orders and support operations during upset condition.
- Work closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
- Responsible for shift pass down to oncoming technicians
- Maintain Electrical Logbook and keep it current at the end of each shift
- Understand and support the area maintenance initiative
- Assist in developing PMs for your area of responsibility
- Know the downtime issues in your area and work to resolve them
- Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
- Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
- Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned and return completed paperwork
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma
- 5+ years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
- Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude
- Allen Bradley PLC knowledge
- Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
- Three years AC & DC motor control experience (including drives) required
- Three years electrical troubleshooting experience required
- Familiarity of the basic functions of a CMMS system preferred
- Strong written and communication skills required
- Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
- Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs required
- Proven ability to be a self-motivated and a self-starter required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook preferred