Equipment Technician - Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Title

Equipment Technician - Manufacturing 

jOB #

JD-014-LB

Date 

September 23, 2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Lake Bluff, IL

REPORTS TO

Facilities Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on all production machines and related support equipment. Conducts routine facilities maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintains and repairs production machinery and equipment as required to maximize run time. 
• Perform preventive maintenance duties following a standard preventive maintenance schedule to keep equipment functioning at maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Records all actions taken in equipment maintenance log promptly and accurately so that complete records are available for each piece of equipment.
• Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance procedures.
• Run errands for parts or supplies as needed (1 to 3 times per month). 
• Assist Facilities Engineer in coordinating subcontractor work. 
• Maintain a clean, orderly stocked work area and equipment. 
• Provide off-hour coverage/support on a call basis. 
• Travel to and provide support at McHenry, IL facility upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Knowledge of machinery repair, troubleshooting and building maintenance.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, math skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. 
• Proficient with basic hand tools, shop equipment, electrical multimeters, and amp probes.

SKILLS 

• Strong background in machine controls systems, relay logic, PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and motor drives; programming experience is a plus. 
• Ability to use and read measuring tools (rulers, tape measures, digital calipers, micrometers, infrared thermometers).
• Must be able to solve practical problems in varied situations with limited standardization. 
• Ability to make recommendations regarding spare parts, lock-out/tag-out, guarding, and operator involvement for machine integrity, consulting managers as needed. 
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, both orally and in writing, with maintenance staff and cross-functional teams. 
• Competent knowledge of equipment wiring and basic building wiring, Electrical systems up to 480 volts 3-phase. 
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and light plumbing work.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance schedules, schematics, and manuals, maintain tidy maintenance logs. 
• Computer skills (MS Office) including the ability to use the internet to research and source parts. 
• Physically capable of climbing ladders, bending, and accessing all areas of machinery and equipment. 
• Ability to design and fabricate parts, brackets, assemblies, and tooling using standard shop equipment, welding skills are a plus.
• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts and scissors lifts at heights up to 30 feet.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.