What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at UPG?
Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200 trucks, and over 21 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
The Maintenance Technician will focus on maintaining PLCs, frequency drives, industrial controllers, and sensors. They will diagnose and repair industrial control systems throughout the facility, perform basic maintenance tasks, and complete project work. The technician will ensure safe working conditions and follow prescribed safety practices, working both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform duties required to install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
- Interpret, install, and modify control systems including programmable controllers, drives, etc.
- Perform mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repairs for equipment.
- Training of production personnel on new equipment use.
- Assist engineering in new equipment selection and FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests).
- Interpret and maintain documents, prints, and schematics.
- Follow a preventive maintenance schedule for equipment.
- Provide a flexible schedule for unexpected repairs and variations in workload.
- Research suppliers, contractors, and companies used to repair, replace, and/or manufacture parts including submitting purchase orders.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience with experience in industrial controls
- Able to work overtime on an as needed.
- Must exhibit a desire to learn new skills to advance along a maintenance career progression.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Must be able to push/pull 150 lbs.
- Must be able to work with Engineering teams to complete projects on time.
- Able to work overtime on an as needed basis.
- Able to evaluate a mechanical system and understand how/why it works.
- Able to multitask and effectively handle multiple assignments through effective project prioritization and time management.
- Provide basic mechanics toolbox to complete basic maintenance tasks. Hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic tools will be required as your career progresses.
- Able to comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Have working knowledge of CMMS systems – work orders, PMs, project management, etc.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 2-year degree in electrical technology, automation technology, industrial maintenance, or similar degree.
- Knowledge of frequency drives; faults, troubleshooting and upgrades.
- Have an emphasis on control system technology.
- Self-starter who can work in an environment that is self-directed and customer/team focused.
- Understanding of troubleshooting and installation of 3-phase and single-phase equipment and components.
- Understanding of ladder logic and ability to program PLCs.
- Understanding of A/C and D/C drives, process controllers, as well as programming and troubleshooting PLC controlled machines.
- Any AutoCAD or SolidWorks skills helpful.
- Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens and Automation Direct and other software desired.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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