Maintenance Technician

Fives
US - Illinois - Normal
July 4, 2024

Fives Maintenance North America is looking for qualified Maintenance/Automation Technicians to join our team in Normal, IL. These positions will initially be contract-based roles with the potential to be extended long-term.

What You'll Be Doing:

Build, commission, and troubleshoot automation systems and acquiring experimental data
- Equipment may include but is not limited to: PLC/HMI, Adhesive/Sealer Dispensing Systems, Robots, Vision Systems, Laser Welding Systems, etc.
Work with complex electro-mechanical systems and transition these automated systems from the prototype to production phase
Perform mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance
- This includes but is not limited to: Observing devices in operation to location root cause of problem; Dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; Examining parts to detect imperfections; Adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; Repair and/or replacement of defective parts; Testing of device to observe performance; Performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; Reconditioning and repairing machine tools
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items as necessary
Independently perform maintenance as per industry standards
May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations
- Including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
May perform welding tasks
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards
Drive and participate in CI activities - processes, results, and cost savings
Update records and reviews CMMS history
Troubleshoot and analyze control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems
Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data
Provide assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams
Perform more advanced functions as a part of training and development
Complete on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development
Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions

Required Experience & Qualifications:

3-5+ years of maintenance/automation technician experience in an automated manufacturing environment
Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs
A good understanding and knowledge in PLC communication and programming
Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
Hands-on experience in building/troubleshooting automation systems and acquiring experimental data
Demonstrated success at planning for and project managing equipment or facility installations
Experience working with complex electro-mechanical systems
Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Catia)
Battery experience preferred but nor required
Experience with either of these preferred adhesive dispense systems (Nordson, Atlas Copco), laser welding process, high volume automation, Keyence vision

Other Skills Required:

Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning systems quickly
Communicate effectively with direct team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines of multiple simultaneous projects and challenges

Additional Information:

These will be in-house positions, minimal if any travel
Candidates must be willing to work 2 nd shift/night shift

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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