ARMADA INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Equipment Maintenance Technician REPORTS TO: Equipment Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt PAY RANGE: $20.00-$24.00 per hour DOE for entry level FT / PT STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities SUMMARY Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and disconnection of electrical operations present at assigned job sites. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Install, connect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems
- Test and maintain electronic controls for machinery
- Test and assess motors, transformers, generators, electronic controllers on machine tools
- Perform and document preventative maintenance by periodically inspecting equipment, then locating and correcting problems before breakdowns occur
- Advise management of and make repairs to equipment in timely manner to minimize safety hazards, lost time, and excessive costs
- Replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical components or wires
- Troubleshoot, and repair or replace mechanical components of our equipment as necessary. Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment in a safe and productive manner
- Set, hook up, and test equipment prior to startup of a given project, disconnect upon project completion
- Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY - May be required to direct, assist or train less experienced employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES - Knowledge of safety protocols and standards in the manufacturing and marine industries
- Knowledge of three-phase high voltage, control circuits, and be able to read schematic drawings
- Ability to interpret and apply complex written, oral, or diagramed instructions
- Ability to read schematic drawings.
- Color vision is required
- Ability to carry out written or verbal instruction
- Ability to do simple to complex math
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Highschool Dimploma or Equivalent
- Formal or informal on the job experience, or
- Technical or Trade school preferred
- Forklift License (Company May Provide)
- OSHA-10 (Company May Provide)
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
- Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50+ pounds (50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly)
- Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- May be required to wear a respirator
- Some travel may be required
EQUIPMENT USED - Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner
- Dehumidifiers, dust collectors, vacuums, forklifts, electrical disconnects and transformers, compressors
- Electrical tools including hand tools and power tools and accessories
- Mechanical tools
*This is a general list and is not all inclusive. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
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