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Electrical Mechanical Technician Fort Smith, Arkansas
Job Ref: 39706
LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN FORT SMITH AR IS LOOKING FOR A STRONG ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS FOR THE 3RD SHIFT. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN WORK WITH PLCS, VFDS, GEARBOXES, 480V, ETC.
PAYS: $29-$30.75 HOURLY + $1.00 SHIFT DIFF
SHIFT: THURS-SAT 530PM-6AM (WILL WORK EVERY OTHER SUNDAY)
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Ensure safe work environment for self and others by complying with all safety rules, requirements, and programs, as well as making suggestions to improve safety of the facility and personnel.
- This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Fort Smith, AR QRMP accountability document.
- Support plant Quality, high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QRMP, Quality Management Systems and plant productivity programs
- Support General Plant Electrical and Preventative Maintenance needs.
- Support General Plant Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance needs as required.
- Setup, Start-Up, Adjust and Operation of Equipment; Proper Shutdown, Sanitation & Changeover as required to standards and to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment, maintain and improve electrical control systems, and complete work orders.
- Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance/Production Leadership, any corrective electrical/mechanical maintenance required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
- Utilizing Maintenance Windows; perform preventive maintenance inspections on all focus line equipment as assigned by the E Team Coordinator along with Packaging Coordinator to prevent and/or correct mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
- Develop and implement improvements using the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process to prevent reoccurring equipment failures.
- Maintain and troubleshoot all Packaging line equipment associated within the Department to prevent and/or correct mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
- Cross train on all lines in the Packaging department along with assisting on Processing and Facility equipment.
- Lead in establishing predictive maintenance initiatives for focused lines in the department.
- Lead in enhancement of existing equipment to improve line effectiveness.
- Lead efforts to develop / enhance PM's & troubleshooting guides as assigned by Manager/Coordinator for focused department.
- Utilize the EAM/Oracle system to document activities and to enter time daily.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Engineering & Maintenance, Supervisors, and line operators on all shifts.
- Recording and documentation as required by manual, computer and other systems. Ensures documentation is accurately completed using Quality Management System guidelines.
- Manage all supplies associated with the lines following up on excessive loss whether vendor, electronically or mechanically driven. Ensure supplies are accounted for and returned in a timely manner.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design through use of the team concept. Support project planning and execution.
- Communicate with other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team.
- Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions.
- Maintain a good working relationship with all equipment operators on all shifts.
- Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility.
- Manage spare parts and standby equipment for assigned equipment.
- Conform to policy and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others
- Report and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
- Determine product sequencing to minimize changeover time.
- Assist with reassembly so that it meets Standards and minimizes downtime.
- Work with vendors via phone and onsite as necessary.
- Serve as relief coordinator or operator as needed.
- Perform area housekeeping duties as necessary.
- Perform all tasks as assigned by Coordinator/Manager or duties assigned by team
- Management reserves the right, as it deems necessary to assign jobs on a temporary basis in any manner that supports efficient plant operations.
Basic or minimum Qualifications/Abilities:
- Person must be able to perform and train self/others on basic electrical and mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level.
- Minimum of two years of experience in industrial maintenance.
- Must be able to maintain and operate all equipment in assigned area.
- Demonstrate successful application of problem-solving techniques, effective communication and planning.
- Must be Powered Industrial Truck licensed and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned to support efficient plant operations.
- Must be applicable to require boiler license.