Industrial Maintenance Technician

Tekni-Plex's Winston Salem location is the largest facility within the Consumer Products division.

Tekni-Plex in Winston Salem offers a safe and inclusive working environment with great benefits (Medical, 401K, Long-term, etc.) and growth opportunities.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, maintaining and improving complex mechanical, electrical and electronic, instrumentation equipment and distribution systems, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision.

Additional tasks include performing checks and maintaining records to ensure compliance with Environmental regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Troubleshoot machine problems and make repairs or changes as necessary to electro-mechanical instrumentation and process control systems.

If repairs are temporary, ensure permanent repairs are made as soon as possible.


* Perform preventive maintenance testing and maintain records to ensure compliance with all company and environmental regulations.


* Evaluate recommend and/or implement changes to improve machine health as needed.


* Update prints and procedures as needed.

Maintain appropriate documentation.


* Evaluate parts requirements for new or existing equipment and make recommendations to set parts up in stock.

Research locates and order appropriate parts to ensure reliability.


* Assist with modifications and capital projects as required.


* Communicate with vendors support groups and management about equipment issues.


* Document machine issues repairs made troubleshooting procedures parts used follow up needed etc.


* Perform all job tasks and assignments safely.

Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned areas for identification of potential safety problems.


* Perform prescribed audit and sampling activities to monitor system operations for compliance assurance.

QUALIFICATIONS


* Measuring and Gauging Devices: Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.


* Ability to use multimeters, voltage testers, amp meters, and other testing devices.


* Ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, transformers, rectifiers, etc.


* Ability to calculate needed material (wire, breakers, conduit, etc.) for new or modifications of existing circuits.


* Ability to assemble, install, alter, and repair any pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, chemicals, or gases.

Pneumatics included.


* Ability to use hand power tools applicable to job function.

Welding skills are a plus.


* Knowledge of electronics and electrical controls and circuits.


* Knowledge of AC and DC drives, PLC's, power distribution and process control.


* Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.


* Ability to work and think independently and work as a team member.


* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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