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IFA Powertrain Polska

Mechatronics Repair Technician

IFA Powertrain Polska, Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29485

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Job Summary General responsibility for the maintenance and repair of complex production machinery and equipment. Includes diagnosis, troubleshooting, breakdown, preventative and predictive measures.

Essential Functions

Complete repairs on mechanical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems/components

Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery

Maintain and repair a variety of production processes that include welding, balancing and assembly machines.

Work in coordination with representatives from various machine builders and colleagues from Germany

Interpret and understand machine drawings and schematics

Assist in development of PM plans

Assist in management of spare parts inventories

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as required

Follow strict safety procedures including LOTO

Use various measurement equipment in connexion with job duties

Perform other duties as required and assigned

All employees are responsible for an awareness and understanding of IFA North Americas commitment to ISO 14001, IATF16949 and a safe working environment

Education

Certified as a licensed or journeyman machine repairman, AS Mechatronics, or equivalent experience

Experience

PLC experience

Ability to read blueprints, fluid power and electrical schematics

Familiar with local machinery codes and standards

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Basic knowledge of spatial geometry and trigonometry

Specific Skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred Skills

Cognex vision systems, Keyence sensors, lasers, Fanuc robotics, and Promess measuring technology

Ability to read and speak German

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility

Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area

Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs on a frequent basis

Must be able to lift over 30 lbs on an infrequent basis

Must be able to sit at a workstation

Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal

Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.

Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences

Ability and willingness to travel domestically/internationally as required

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