MECHATRONICS TECH

Full Time
Winston-Salem, NC
Posted
Job description

CHOSEN TALENT SEARCH is seeking a MECHATRONICS TECH/ PLC TECH with 3+ years electromechanical, manufacturing maintenance experience. STRONG MECHANICAL SKILLS WITH PLC TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS NEEDED. This opportunity is with a leading manufacturing innovator in the Winston Salem, NC area. Benefits are top notch! Pension! Permanent, full time position.

Position: Effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects Utilizing good troubleshooting techniques along with sound judgment. Make decisions based upon data and technical understanding. Independently executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives. Actively participate within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and equipment issues.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Provides 2nd level mechanical, electrical, & controls troubleshooting support for all equipment in assigned area
  • Interface with operators, team leaders, maintenance personnel and peers to develop and implement equipment, repair procedure, maintenance cost or safety improvements into manufacturing. Supports continuous improvement in cost reduction, equipment improvement and mean time between failure improvement projects
  • Manage equipment performance improvement projects (Safety, MTBF, R&M cost)
  • Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications/requirements and organize meetings with respective support groups to review proposals and quotes prior to purchasing
  • Develop maintenance training and troubleshooting documentation (Tier I)
  • Provide feedback to division/process engineering during design reviews for new processes and equipment
  • Supports the management of spare parts inventory for production equipment, including recommended changes and justifications
  • Formally document all aspects of improvement activities
  • Document processes and procedures required maintain production equipment efficiently and within specifications
  • Support the transfer of new cabling equipment from development to production.
  • Provide support, develop plans as to how the equipment will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in a production environment prior to transfer.
  • Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide
  • Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed such as PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides

In all work:

· Consider safety implications in all decisions

· Regularly review and consider available process data

· Maintain and Practice Values

· When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs

· Make sound engineering; data driven decisions

· Communicate and document changes to enable expedited future responses

· Track the production performances to ensure capability is maintained

Travel Requirements: none

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 12 Hour Shifts – Dayshift & Nightshift available. Will train on 1st regardless. Overtime could be required and a flexible schedule to accommodate 24/7 production support is required.

Required Education:

  • High School or equivalent
  • 2 year technical degree preferred; degree in Mechatronics or similar type program

Required Years and Area of Experience: 3+ years in a manufacturing environment

Required Skills:

  • Strong demonstrated fundamental understanding of 3 phase electrical systems, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical applications
  • Ability to interface and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems- connect the computer up to PLCs for troublehsooting
  • Strong mechanical fundamental understanding
  • Creative/innovative problem solving
  • Strong overall technical understanding
  • Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
  • Results oriented and high commitment
  • The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desired Skills:

  • Ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram
  • Experience with Maximo CMMS system for maintenance
  • Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface
  • Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies/Rotating Equipment
  • Knowledge of Cabling process and equipment
  • Data analysis skills
  • Experience with Rockwell, G&L, Beckhoff, GE Ifix, Wonderware are a plus

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

  • Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open
  • Rigorous problem-solving skills
  • Planning and organization
  • Effective in managing multiple priorities

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.75 - $33.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a strong understanding of 3 phase electrical systems, machine/motion control systems and electro-mechanical systems?
  • Do you have experience with VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical applications?
  • Can you connect a laptop to HMI for troubleshooting?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • PLC Troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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