Maintenance Technician, Electrical, Mechanical,  III

Our Client: IS a $30M, fully-integrated manufacturer, operating from a 100,000-square-foot facility in Southern California.  

1st and 2nd Shifts available 

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Technician III will work independently and with other operations personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine machine and facility maintenance. This position will work closely with Production Leads to ensure adequate performance and systemization of preventive maintenance requirements for equipment including metal shears, presses, punches, conventional and CNC machines, forklifts, and welders.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes
• Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.
• Ability to meet fast paced and quick changes production needs and deadlines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
• Assembles and tests motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
• Diagnose pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems.  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot cause of electrical or electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using electrical test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Utilize time management and maximize the use of Production breaks to conduct PMs and repairs.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect mechanical/electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous based on machine safety barriers.
• Test mechanical/electrical systems using various test procedures on electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as pressure gauges, micrometers, calipers, and voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of new machinery, electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications.
• Installs and maintains CNC machine tools and related equipment.
• Maintains Machine Tools’ electrical systems including reading and interpreting electrical schematics and repairing electrical equipment ranging from low voltage up to 480V-3 Phase.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• General building & facility electrical maintenance.
• Ability to meet fast paced production deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently performing high work 20-60’ above ground.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent computer and telephone use.
• Frequent laying, climbing, and balancing in or on large equipment.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Frequent lifting or pushing up to 25 lbs. with occasional lifting or pushing up to 75 lbs.
• Dexterous with both hands

Work ENvironment:

• Manufacturing metal fabrication environment.
• High noise levels.
• Contact with metals, lubricants, solvents, and other miscellaneous gases.
• Exposure to dust and metal debris at the back of shop.
• Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, carts and trucks.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree and/or technical certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairing of equipment similar to metal shears, punches and presses, both conventional and CNC machines, as well as fabrication including metal fitting, cutting, and welding.