Maintenance Technician - Invacare Corporation

Position Title:                                     Technician, Maintenance A

Pay Status:                                           Hourly

Departments:                                       Operations

Position Relationships:                                                                    

Supervised by:                     Varies By Location

                Supervises:                            N/A

Essential Functions:

·         Diagnosis and corrects difficult problems promptly

·         Works from complicated drawings, sketches, and samples or where information is incomplete

·         Lays out, constructs, modifies, and maintains a wide variety of machinery

·         Dismantles, assembles, and maintains intricate specialized equipment

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·         Demonstrated problem-solving skills

·         Good manual dexterity

·         Working knowledge of computers preferred

·         Must be flexible to move/perform in a variety of assignments

·         Operates material handling equipment, such as dollies, powered pump trucks, towmotors, overhead cranes and hoists as needed

·         Adheres to all safety policies

·         Performs predictive/preventative maintenance as necessary

·         Uses Maintenance Shop information to retrieve product specifications as needed

·         Performs job in accordance with regulatory requirements

·         Effectively uses computerized Information Center to retrieve product/process information

·         Provides written suggestions for continuous improvement and leads/participates in their implementation

·         Assists with training of others

·         Strict compliance to FDA and ISO control standards and record keeping

·         Maintains safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with 5 S principles

·         Complete all required training applicable to assigned position

·         Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications:

·         High School graduate or equivalent

·         Journeyman Industrial Electrician preferred

·         Will be required to pass Maintenance Electrical Qualification Test

·         Prior experience with electrical wiring systems, electrical equipment, piping systems and related equipment for steam, air, water and chemical lines

·         Basic math skills

·         Basic computer skills

·         Ability to lift 50 lbs

·         Ability to stand for 8-10 hours

·         Bending, twisting and/or squatting may be required

·         Demonstrated flexibility in attitude and willingness to work in all areas as needed

·         Demonstrated ability to understand and follow work instructions

·         Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

·         Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision

·         Ability to work overtime with little or no notice

·         Ability to be cross-trained

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills

·         Knowledge of quality standards to apply visual inspection

·         Knowledge of proper problem-solving skills

·         Ability to communicate basic information regarding processes and quality related questions

·         Proficient in Rockwell Automation software

·         Must be able to diagnose electrical control problems and edit PLC programs

·         Prior experience with Laser cutting equipment

·         Basic understanding of network systems Devicenet, Controlnet, and Ethernet systems

·         Experience with variable frequency drives

·         Understanding of complicated electrical control systems

·         Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of air supply system for plant operations

·         Must have knowledge of location and distribution of plant power systems of 600 volts or more

·         Must be able to distinguish between electrical and hydraulic difficulties

·         Must have full knowledge of safety procedures, such as confined space, welding safety, electrical safety, ARC Flash standards, etc.

·         Blueprint reading skills

·         Must have thorough understanding of quality systems and their relationship to job performance including ISO Overview, corrective/preventative actions and work instructions

·         Must have physical ability and manual dexterity necessary to perform the duties pertaining to job

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet

Position Title:                                     Technician, Maintenance A

Pay Status:                                           Hourly

Departments:                                       Operations

Position Relationships:                                                                    

Supervised by:                     Varies By Location

                Supervises:                            N/A

Essential Functions:

·         Diagnosis and corrects difficult problems promptly

·         Works from complicated drawings, sketches, and samples or where information is incomplete

·         Lays out, constructs, modifies, and maintains a wide variety of machinery

·         Dismantles, assembles, and maintains intricate specialized equipment

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·         Demonstrated problem-solving skills

·         Good manual dexterity

·         Working knowledge of computers preferred

·         Must be flexible to move/perform in a variety of assignments

·         Operates material handling equipment, such as dollies, powered pump trucks, towmotors, overhead cranes and hoists as needed

·         Adheres to all safety policies

·         Performs predictive/preventative maintenance as necessary

·         Uses Maintenance Shop information to retrieve product specifications as needed

·         Performs job in accordance with regulatory requirements

·         Effectively uses computerized Information Center to retrieve product/process information

·         Provides written suggestions for continuous improvement and leads/participates in their implementation

·         Assists with training of others

·         Strict compliance to FDA and ISO control standards and record keeping

·         Maintains safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with 5 S principles

·         Complete all required training applicable to assigned position

·         Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications:

·         High School graduate or equivalent

·         Journeyman Industrial Electrician preferred

·         Will be required to pass Maintenance Electrical Qualification Test

·         Prior experience with electrical wiring systems, electrical equipment, piping systems and related equipment for steam, air, water and chemical lines

·         Basic math skills

·         Basic computer skills

·         Ability to lift 50 lbs

·         Ability to stand for 8-10 hours

·         Bending, twisting and/or squatting may be required

·         Demonstrated flexibility in attitude and willingness to work in all areas as needed

·         Demonstrated ability to understand and follow work instructions

·         Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

·         Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision

·         Ability to work overtime with little or no notice

·         Ability to be cross-trained

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills

·         Knowledge of quality standards to apply visual inspection

·         Knowledge of proper problem-solving skills

·         Ability to communicate basic information regarding processes and quality related questions

·         Proficient in Rockwell Automation software

·         Must be able to diagnose electrical control problems and edit PLC programs

·         Prior experience with Laser cutting equipment

·         Basic understanding of network systems Devicenet, Controlnet, and Ethernet systems

·         Experience with variable frequency drives

·         Understanding of complicated electrical control systems

·         Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of air supply system for plant operations

·         Must have knowledge of location and distribution of plant power systems of 600 volts or more

·         Must be able to distinguish between electrical and hydraulic difficulties

·         Must have full knowledge of safety procedures, such as confined space, welding safety, electrical safety, ARC Flash standards, etc.

·         Blueprint reading skills

·         Must have thorough understanding of quality systems and their relationship to job performance including ISO Overview, corrective/preventative actions and work instructions

·         Must have physical ability and manual dexterity necessary to perform the duties pertaining to job

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet