Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician (PLC/VFD)

Omega Plastics Extrusion

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    VFDs & Power: Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair Variable Frequency Drives; maintain 3-phase electrical systems up to 480V. Fluid Power: Inspect, rebuild, and troubleshoot hydraulic power units, cylinders, proportional controls, and pneumatic circuits.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN

    Description

    Is This You?

    • Do you navigate ladder logic like a roadmap and trace signals from input to actuator with ease?
    • Can you commission a VFD, troubleshoot a 480V three-phase circuit, and be back online fast?
    • Are hydraulic power units, proportional valves, and pneumatic systems part of your everyday toolkit?

    If so, you’ll thrive here ensuring our high-speed production assets and facility systems run reliably through proactive and corrective maintenance.

    What You’ll Tackle

    • Controls & PLCs: Diagnose and modify PLC-controlled equipment; work with I/O mapping and ladder logic to resolve faults.
    • VFDs & Power: Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair Variable Frequency Drives; maintain 3-phase electrical systems up to 480V.
    • Fluid Power: Inspect, rebuild, and troubleshoot hydraulic power units, cylinders, proportional controls, and pneumatic circuits.
    • Mechanical Work: Align motors and pumps; replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and seals.
    • PM Discipline: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance, complete accurate work orders, and capture equipment health data.
    • Safety & Compliance: Adhere to LOTO, OSHA, and site safety procedures.
    • CMMS Accuracy: Document all work performed and parts consumed in the maintenance system.

    What You’ll Need

    • Experience: 3–5 years in industrial maintenance within manufacturing/production.
    • Controls: Ability to read ladder logic and use software for troubleshooting.
    • Drives: Experience parameterizing, installing, and diagnosing AC/DC drives.
    • Electrical Codes: Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
    • Education: High school diploma required; technical degree/certification preferred.
    • Technical Reading: Proficiency with electrical schematics, hydraulic flow charts, and mechanical blueprints.
    • Tools & Test: Skilled with digital multimeters, calibrators, hand tools, and diagnostic software for drives and PLCs.

    Work Environment & Schedule

    • Physical: Lift up to 50 lbs; climb ladders; work at height; stand for long durations.
    • Hours: Support a 24/7 operation with shift flexibility, including overtime, weekends, nights, and on-call.

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