MAINTENANCE PLC TECHNICIAN

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECH PLC (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL)

Plastic manufactureing plant located in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania seeking candidate with industrial maintenance experience.  Must have at least 4 years exp. with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), very strong PLC and Industrial Electrical back ground. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Analyzes complex electrical, mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action as directed.  Installs or designs electrical wiring systems, fixtures and transformers.  Completes installation, troubleshoots and repairs systems by using the diagnosis program based on circuit board levels. Performs preventive electrical maintenance on systems.  Responsible for monitoring all components of plants electrical distribution and controls.  Install and repair electrical heating units.  Locates and corrects power failures and short circuits.  Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.  When equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to upgrade or performs scheduled maintenance.  Tests equipment to check operation.  Clears jams. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.  Notifies Maintenance Manager or Lead Mechanic of  reoccurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action recommended or of supplies needed to complete the project.  Uses full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start of a job. Starts up and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures for equipment under power and OSHA guidelines.  Monitors all equipment in line with preventative maintenance.  Reads and interprets detailed electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic blueprints to set up and tests production equipment under power, testing for electrical and mechanical difficulties tracing to their sources and correcting problems. Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned. Will troubleshoot and program PLC based equipment.   Job assignments will be determined by level of knowledge and ability.  Ability to work overtime, weekends, on call and shutdown.

 

HOURS: Depending on experience, will be placed in either schedule:

 

M-F days, 7 a.m. to 4/5 p.m. with OT as required, and the availability to be on call. 

 

OR 12 hr. shifts alterating 3/4 day work weeks 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (includes every other weekend).  Availability to be on call and OT as required.

 

Extrusion experience a plus but not required.

 

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance.  401K, stock purchase program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement program, flexible spending programs, direct deposit & credit union.  Competitive vacation, sick and holiday time.

 

WAGE:

Very competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

CANDIDATES MEETING QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD FORWARD RESUME WITH WAGE REQUIREMENTS to fax and contact information listed or by email:  lynottm@aepinc.com  

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, EOE.