Valknut

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Disassemble defective equipment and replace defective parts, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components.
• Adjust and repair automotive manufacturing equipment; repair and service test equipment using hand and power tools.
• Reassemble, adjust, and test repaired equipment, including operating machines during non-production hours to produce quality parts and confirm functionality.
• May specialize in specific manufacturing equipment or equipment not specific to the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot and modify equipment to maintain uptime and improve efficiency and reliability; oversee modifications by internal and external resources for process changes, new models, and expansion.
• Use computerized or manual Maintenance Information Systems to document equipment issues, repairs, and preventative/predictive maintenance measures.
• Make necessary adjustments to parts and machinery to ensure proper production runs.
• Perform basic robotics and electrical circuit troubleshooting.
• Use computerized or manual systems to conduct root cause analysis for major downtime, and implement measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Optimize, upgrade, or change equipment based on safety, quality, or production requirements.
• Coordinate with production supervision and other associates to identify and resolve issues.
• Ensure new parts are ordered or unused parts returned to correct stock locations.
• Update verification forms as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the shop floor and in assembly cells.
• May be required to rotate shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Technical Associate's degree preferred, or equivalent automated manufacturing experience required. Technical knowledge will be demonstrated through a technical assessment prior to hire.

Work Experience / Technical Training:

• Minimum 4 years of automated manufacturing technical experience required.
• Kuka Robotics: 3 years (preferred)
• Fanuc Robotics: 3 years (preferred)
• Allen Bradley PLC: 3 years (preferred)
• Siemens PLC: 3 years (preferred)

Why Work Here?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program – up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, plus fully stocked breakrooms throughout the plant
• Annual events (summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite nurses' office
• Onsite mother's room

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Panel Installation
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Automotive Repair & Service Systems
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)