Oetiker
Manufacturing
MaintenanceTechnician
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“Maintenance Technician at Oetiker. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance. Repair production equipment. Minimize equipment downtime”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years’ experience repairing PLC controlled equipment, 6 years’ experience repairing PLC controlled equipment, 3-5 years’ manufacturing industry experience
Nice to Have
Welding experience a plus, Machinery experience a plus, Forklift certification required, Scissor lift certification required
What You'll Do.
Repair production equipment
Minimize equipment downtime
Provide safe working environment
Practice safe working habits
Repair mechanical systems
Repair pneumatic systems
Repair hydraulic systems
Troubleshoot automated equipment failures
Initiate equipment repair
Adjust electrical sensors
Replace electrical sensors
Perform preventative maintenance
Make suggestions for improvement
Perform machine changeovers
Open startup equipment
Close shutdown equipment
Use metal working equipment
Handle spill responses
Changeover to generator power
Read equipment manuals
Full Job Description
Being part of 'Team Oetiker' means working with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites. We are the leading provider of high-end interconnect solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every vehicle in the world and in millions of household appliances. We are a Swiss family-owned company with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Does this sound like a place you want to work? Then get in touch with us! Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 Position Summary Maintains and repairs production equipment on all levels, keeping down time to a minimum. Also provides a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. Essential Function •Repairs various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components (e.g. cylinders, valves, drives, etc.) installed on production machines •Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and or failures of automated equipment and initiates repair •Adjusts and replaces various electrical sensors used for proper operation of assembly machine •Performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment on special runs to ensure safe reliable operation and makes suggestions for improvement •Performs machine changeovers and replaces tooling as needed •Opens/closes facility; startup/shut down equipment •Uses metal working equipment such as powered hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators •Handles some spill responses and pest control as needed •Changeover to generator power in emergency situations •Rigging and moving of machinery as needed •Reads and interprets equipment manuals, drawings and schematics ## Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities •Knowledge of machine operation of pneumatics, ladder logic, basic electrical systems, and operation of PLC equipment required •Welding and machinery experience a plus •Forklift and scissor lift certifications required Education / Experience •Associate’
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