Maintenance Mechanic

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of

engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital

marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating

safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world - one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.

The company's corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.

The shift for this role is 2:00 PM- 10:30 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in the DwyerOmega Manufacturing team.

The Maintenance Mechanic engages with their team to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determines

when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Maintains equipment in a good working condition to keep

meeting daily production requirements and communicates with department supervisors and group leaders to

determine progress of work and completion dates.

Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and electromechanical automated assembly machines, to include:

• Adjusting and repairing of pneumatic valves and air actuators.
• Checking and troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Adjusting and programming vision systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical sensors.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment using Limble Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program, to include:
• Cleaning of equipment.
• Lubricating mechanical parts.
• Changing air or lube filters.
• Maintaining welding electrodes.
• Replacing punches and dies.
• Replacing miscellaneous parts such as batteries, springs, screws, wear items, etc.

Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment using Limble Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program, to include:

• Developing maintenance schedules.
• Receiving and performing scheduled maintenance.
• Generating work orders.
• Inventorying and requisitioning spare parts and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Performs machine change overs and setups to include:
• Changing tooling such as grippers, nests, punches, and dies.
• Changing out feeder bowls and parts feeders.
• Changing programming setup.
• Performing test runs to achieve first good part.
• Dismantles machines and removes parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, and/or hoists.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and marks defective areas or advises supervisors of repair needs.
• Sets up and operates machines and adjusts controls to regulate operations.
• Transports machine parts, tools, equipment, gases and other material between work areas and storage, by using approved devices, such as cranes, forklifts, hoists, or dollies

Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• HS Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Mechanical, electrical PLC and instrumentation training preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Essential/Preferred Skills :

• Advanced Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Good communication skills and ability to understand verbal and written instruction.
• Skill needed to work and handle very small parts (.003 diameter).
• Demonstrated ability to be team player and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Skill needed to work with hand tools and run semi-automated machines.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand dimensions on drawings.
• Good understanding of computers and demonstrate ability to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and recognize color coding on instructional charts and product.
• Retention of maintenance and production procedure/processes performed in the past.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in processes and best practices.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and work over equipment for long periods of time.