Maintenance Technician III

Objective of the Position: Support production by keeping robots and automated machinery at levels they were originally designed to perform. Troubleshoot, adjust and teach robots software and/or path programming to meet operational needs and increase productivity while reducing cycle time.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

· Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

· Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment and document maintenance activities.

· Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

· Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.

· Clean and lubricate shaft, bearing, gear, and other parts of machinery.

· Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

· Implement and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all (production and facility) equipment.

· Assist in tool, fixture, material flow and changeovers. Also assist in continuous improvements of those areas.

· Practice safe use of hand and machine tools, i.e. grinders, saws, lathes and mills.

· Responsible for maintaining 5S in department and periodically participating with audit process.

· Troubleshoot push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant when robotic equipment is out of sync, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.

· Prepare and adjust robot programs and automated welding parameters.

· Analyze robotically welded product to determine the adjustments to be made to the robot program and welding parameters.

· Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting problems of all equipment

· Work with Controls Engineering and escalate/recommend robot software/programming to aid in chronic reliability problems and meet needs.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

· Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.

· Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

· Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; five years related experience and/or training in a maintenance role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Two years robotic programming experience using Motoman or Siemen’s.

· Two years of experience working with automated weld equipment.

· Three years of experience working in an industrial automated environment.

Technical Expertise:

· Motoman Robotics XRC and/or NX Programming and/or DX Programming and/or Siemens and/or Allen Bradley.

· Advanced skills in welding and metal forming techniques and processes

· Assists in the development and troubleshooting of programs for preferably Motoman robots or other 6 Axis Industrial Robots as to customize the robot’s movement accordingly.

· Troubleshoot synchronized programs for systems may make minor robot path adjustments.

· Understand and apply all aspects of Manual and Automated Welding including MIG and TIG.

· Must be able to install and maintain mechanical and electrical work on automated and manual equipment including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, low voltage electrical systems and high voltage electrical wiring.

· Must be able to perform: robotic troubleshooting, robotic preventative maintenance and ladder programming.

· Ability to train and mentor others

· Knowledgeable on PLC and electrical diagrams and Motoman robot programming

· Understands MIG welding process and demonstrated skill.

· Must have significant capacity for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

· Ability to read and analyze technical schematics and blueprints.

· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word, Outlook

Methodical Competence:

· Must have the ability to troubleshoot in area of expertise.

Interpersonal Competence:

· Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity; Upholds organizational values

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Supervisory Competence:

· This job has no supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions:

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Stands: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Walks: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Reach Above: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Moderate