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Responsibilities of the Position
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Have the ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drawings and manuals to aid in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on a daily basis.
• Participate in projects to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain all plant equipment and facilities in accordance with National, State, and Local Codes.
• Share knowledge with other maintenance personnel in equipment operation and maintenance techniques to help improve the overall skill set of the team.
Additional Responsibilities of Position:
Ability to perform all proceeding job task in addition to the following:
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain plant utilities systems, electrical, compressed air, steam, HVAC, water cooling systems, propane/natural gas, and overhead cranes
• Perform all aspects of metal fabrication: MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, use of Plasma Arc, acetylene torch, drill press, band saw, and cut off saw; thread pipe, including use of threading and tapping tools; use precision tools such as micrometers and dial calipers; operate surface mill and lathe, to include fabrication of small repair components.
• Maintain and install basic instrumentation:
• Maintain and repair all process and production-specific equipment related to all Carbon plant or Wheels and Brakes operations
• Use DCS & PLC components, microprocessor systems for troubleshooting equipment failures
• Research parts and components for purchasing requirements
• Perform other related duties as required
Travel specificity
Minimal travel
Additional description
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidate skills & requirements
Experience and Education
• Minimum of seven years experience in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, drawings and manuals.
• A strong background troubleshooting electric controls and instrumentation is desirable.
• Strong background troubleshooting/programming Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Strong background with Fanuc and ABB robots.
• Solid experience maintaining 5 Axis CNC machines.
• Strong Heidenhain and/or OSP controls a plus.
• Strong hydraulic background is a plus.
• Experience performing calibrations is a plus.
• Must be a High School Graduate.
• Post secondary education in an industrial field is desirable.
Experience/Education/Certification Required:
• Associate Degree in industrial electricity/electronics or verifiable equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with PLC and DCS control systems and troubleshooting microprocessor based systems
• Experience in using electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with CNC machine maintenance and operation
• Experience in welding, cutting, and fabrication a plus
• Additional education, experience, and/or military experience will be considered in the event that an applicant does not meet one or more of the above requirements
Attributes/Skills Required:
• Knowledge of various types of hydraulic, pneumatic, and water pumps, valves, and related systems
• Must be able to read and understand P&ID's
• Must understand the following:
? instrument nomenclature
? calibration code key
? instrument specification sheets
? different types of flow meters
? different types of pressure transmitters
? different types of gauges
? different types of temperature controllers