Equipment Maintenance Technician

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