| Job Summary: General responsibility for the troubleshooting and repair of complex production machinery and equipment including equipment failures and process related issues. Includes diagnosis, troubleshooting, breakdown, preventative and predictive measures, as well as the fabrication and implementation of long term corrective measures. Work is of the technical nature where independent judgment is used and decisions are made within the limits of general practice policies. Works with minimal supervision. Essential Functions: - Diagnose and correct problems with production machinery which includes machines from Kuka, Hofmann, Ina, Gefit, Barsch, Proceco and Eisenmann
- Perform complete projects related to improvement and upgrades of above equipment
- Ability to create mechanical drawings for machine components
- Perform equipment failure analysis
- Provide assistance to engineering personnel as needed
- Update documentation for equipment
- Complete miscellaneous assignments as required
- Work in coordination with representatives from various machine builders and colleagues from Germany
- Be involved in machine installation and moves from a mechanical technician perspective
- Develops and machine new tools or fixtures as needed
- Participates in teams and cross-functional groups
- Provides technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations
- Assists engineering in the running of prototypes and new program development
- Ability to complete projects from beginning to end with little supervision
- Basic understanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical schematics.
Additional Responsibilities: Work with maintenance to fabricate tools and tolling for the production floor. Assist in the reverse engineering of tooling components and fixturing. Education: - HS Diploma required
- Associates degree or comparable experience
Experience: - Basic Knowledge of PLC logic and related controls. Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
- Basic knowledge in spatial geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and drawings
- Experience in machine building or automation troubleshooting
Specific Skills: - High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Effective written and oral communication skills
General MS Office suite ability Desired – Education/Skills/Experience: - CAD modeling experience
- CNC machining experience
- PLC programming – esp (Siemens S7)
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to walk/move about a 125,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 90% of the time
- Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 75% of the time
- Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 40% of the time
- Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis: 30% of the time
- Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis: 10% of the time
- Must be able to push/pull materials using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment on an infrequent basis: 20% of the time
- Must be able to sit at a work station: 80% of the time
- Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
- Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
- Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
AAP/EEO Statement IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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