Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Job title: PLATING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Summary/Objective
The Plating Maintenance Technician is responsible for the continuous operation of all Plating Strip Lines and Barrel Lines. The technician is also responsible for assisting with the water treatment system.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities
- Support global Plating Operations with a high level of integrity with the maintenance of the plating strip lines and barrel lines.
- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance daily on plating lines and support equipment, documenting findings in the maintenance work order system and follow up on open issues found.
- Monitor preventative maintenance tasks performed by production operators and assist as required.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform troubleshooting on, and repairs to, a variety of production equipment, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulics.
- Maintain special tooling by cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and restocking as required.
- Assist the Environmental Manager in monitoring and maintaining the wastewater treatment system operation. Ensure that all waste BI-products are drummed, labeled, and properly stored as required by law.
- Fabricate tooling and spare parts as needed to support Plating Operations.
- The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.
- Additional requirements for this position may be needed based on the facility in which this is located.
The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities
Job Requirements
- Lifting Requirements: Medium Work – Must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist. Requires working with heavy drums of chemicals with a drum dolly.
- Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Exposure to chemicals and sound; must wear required safety gear.
- Must be a self-starter with strong teamwork skills.
- Must be able to work independently and learn quickly.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Experience/Education
- 5+ Years Experience in a technical or technician role in a large-volume manufacturing environment.
- Electrical experience.
- Experience troubleshooting/programming PLCs
- 2-Year or 4-Year Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technical Degree
- Experience can be used to supplement or replace educational requirements
- Training required
- On the job training as appropriate.
- AC/DC circuit course (in-house)
- Electrical motor training course (in-house)
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage
