Equipment Specialist

Position Name

Equipment Specialist

Education Required

Associate’s Degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance (or similar field) or equivalent experience.

Experience Required

Multi-skilled industrial equipment repair in an automotive experience of at least 3-5 years preferred with 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic design and repair. Demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical and industrial fabrication.

Purpose Of Position

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair , and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive , and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the company’s business goals and objectives as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. This position will support all plant technical/mechanical operations as well as any building/grounds maintenance required or needed and will lead a team of technicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands-on supervisory role responsible for preventative maintenance and repair/improvement of plant equipment .
• Supervise maintenance technicians as direct reports, developing all through strong training, coaching , mentoring , as well as addressing any performance or behavior issues as needed.
• Act as the technical lead for the shift for which responsible . Troubleshoot/ Diagnose equipment issues regarding PLC s, conveyors, and machine maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical , etc.)
• Maintain and continuously improve the use of the preventive maintenance program.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems , replace or repair parts, test , and make adjustments .
• Assure all safety regulations are followed and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Assist in the relief of plant technical staff during absences from the plant.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and gain consensus among team members at all levels. Ability to cover for Maintenance Manager.
• Research, design , and implement new technology to improve equipment performance and quality to the customer.
• Support plant/maintenance in a 24/7 operation, with the ability to flex the schedule as needed . Some weekend work may be required .
• Assure the completion of special assignments designated by the Maintenance Manager.
• Management of installation of equipment as required .
• Support Production and other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong decision making ability.
• Customer oriented
• Effective listener and open to the ideas of others, an instrument for change.
• Results driven.
• Strong understanding and support of continuous improvement.
• Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with operator interface programming such as panel views.
• Familiarity with different servo controlled systems.
• Basic networking skills preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office products desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality including, but not limited to, managing confidentiality of any proprietary business-related information.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs
• Physical Requirements: Ability push, pull and carry, body coordination, arm/hand steadiness, see colors and near vision, ability to work in confined spaces, use ladders, dexterity
  
  

Supervisory Authority