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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Consultant

  • Location: Wichita, KS
  • Start Date: 10/3/2024
  • Job ID: 24-00524
  • Posting Date: 10/3/2024
  • Job Type: Contract
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Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of Industrial Manufacturing production and packaging equipment for a plastic film converting manufacturer; diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and process issues, performs repairs, and maintains machinery and support equipment.

Responsibilities:
  • Independently troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment that integrates electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Use advanced analytical troubleshooting skills to make in depth repairs and corrections based on observation of equipment in operation and product defects.
  • Dismantle defective machinery and equipment to gain access to problem area, to install new or repaired parts, perform major component overhauls, and restore equipment to proper safe operating perimeters.
  • Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems then repair or replace defective parts.
  • Test machines following repairs to ensure good product quality prior to returning machine to service.
  • Facilitate fabrication of suitable replacement or upgraded machinery parts.
  • Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
  • Perform in-depth electrical and mechanical predictive maintenance inspections, procedures, and tasks following preventative maintenance program guidelines.
  • Perform in-depth electrical troubleshooting and repairs on equipment electrical systems.
  • Possess the ability to distinguish and repair drive systems and electronics problems, reprogram drives and PLC's, and repair or replace as applicable.
  • Process work requests and other data using computerized maintenance management system.
  • Use equipment manuals with parts and electrical and diagrams to determine parts to be ordered for specific machinery.
  • Use independent judgment in determining technical objectives of assignment.
  • Assist in training lower level or new maintenance technicians.
  • Communicate with other personnel concerning operation, safety and overall performance of equipment and process.
  • Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:
  • 4+ years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with installing and programming VFDs (Variable-Frequency Drives)
  • Advanced mechanical knowledge of common industrial equipment including pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating, and linear motion mechanical systems.
  • Advanced electrical aptitude and advanced knowledge of electrical control systems, drives, and PLCs.
  • Ability to use diagnostics tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and multi-meters.
  • Proficient skills and experience with typical maintenance/machine shop power tools. Prefer metal fabrication skills and experience including welding, milling, and lathe operation.
  • Proficient in computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Previous training on Lock Out / Tag Out procedures and protocols.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts and/or overtime as necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented work environment and with cross-functional teams.
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Posted by Todd Wallace
Technical Resource Manager – New York and Connecticut
(800) 821-4644 x 9224

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