- Salary
- $29 – $44/hr
- Location
- Columbia, SC, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
The Multicraft Maintenance Technician installs and repairs systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery. This is a multi-skilled position requiring both mechanical and electrical/electronic maintenance skills.
- Follows all safety, policies, and PPE rules including, but not limited to: Confined Space Entry, LOTO, Fall Protection.
- Confers with maintenance supervision to determine priorities for maintenance projects.
- Diagnoses mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble using proper tools, methods and/or testing equipment.
- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by centering, aligning, balancing or modifying equipment as needed.
- Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment; connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, control systems, and PLC's.
- Tests malfunctioning machinery. Discusses malfunction with supervisor to diagnose malfunction using schematics, diagrams, manuals, PLC programs, and appropriate test equipment.
- Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, position sensing devices, bearings, and wiring.
- Provides backup support for retooling activities.
- Installs special functional and structural parts in devices as instructed for project support.
- Performs preventive maintenance by lubricating and cleaning parts, replacing components, and following other PM procedures.
- Starts devices and tests their performance.
- Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
- Initiates work orders for corrective maintenance tasks.
- Changes out tooling.
- Properly documents all activities and work orders per maintenance department guidelines.
- Coordinates with other maintenance technicians to accomplish overall plant maintenance requirements.
- Performs other tasks as instructed by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Must be able to write simple correspondence.
- Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
- Must be able to read and interpret linear and circumference measurements using tape measures and calipers.
- Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must be able to read, understand, interpret, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to operate computer-controlled panels, including reading and interpreting console indicators and gauges.
- Must be able to enter data into existing computer software, following on-screen prompts or written instructions.
- Must be able to read blueprints.
- Must be able to perform mechanical schematic interpretation and electrical/electronic schematic interpretation
- Must be able to read and interpret safety instructions, operating instructions, and general work instructions.
- Must be able perform multi-skilled tasks including basic electrical repair and wiring, mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and advanced electrical controls and automation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Certification preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.