Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician - B shift
Company: AISIN North Carolina
Department: Maintenance
Location: Durham, NC

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintain the condition of the manufacturing equipment. Repair and/or replacement failed components, read and interpret programmable logic controllers and circuit analysis, and perform preventative maintenance measures when applicable. Troubleshoot unknown problems with the equipment and develop short and/or longer term repairs that are geared towards improving quality as well as efficiency.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a production maintenance environment, preferably in the automotive industry
• Experience performing maintenance on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots
• Knowledge of Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi products
• Have the ability to read and interrupt blue prints, schematic, and ladder logic
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced team oriented environment

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or a Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or related field
  Requirements:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 0 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

With reasonable accommodation:

• Environment: Manufacturing/ Production Floor
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Frequent lifting/ carrying (10-50lbs.)
• Frequent handling/ gripping (parts, tools)
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

ATTENDANCE/WORK HOUR REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Estimated Amount of Overtime (hrs/wk): 5-10 hrs/wk
• Estimated Number of weekends required to work: Every Other Weekend

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Troubleshoot to determine malfunctions on equipment using knowledge of programmable controllers and circuit analysis.
• Record maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system
• Work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots on a daily basis
• Analyze, troubleshoot, modify, and/or maintain PLC Programs on the existing robots as necessary.
• Use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
• Coordinate troubleshooting efforts to determine temporary or permanent methods of repair, along with keeping track of downtime and reporting information.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Strive to reduce downtime by working efficiently and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis
• All employees must possess a commitment to safety and quality. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and effective communication skills are also required with a desire and ability to work and communicate as a team