TANNERY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

·         BS in Mechanical Engineering (Experience in the same field can be substituted for BS a min of 8 years’ experience if no BS attained)

·         Other Mechanical certificates will take in consideration if experience applies

·         Minimum 2 years of progressively more responsible positions within the maintenance field. 

·          Background in Tannery Machinery for example Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer and Drums

·         Significant background in the Tannery Mechanical and Electrical fields

·         Significant background in mechatronics engineering, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of electrical panel rooms.  Be able to perform troubleshooting of all kinds is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply Electrical/ Mechanical engineering principles to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the process equipment.
• Design, justify, plan, coordinate, and execute plant improvements/upgrades as directed.
• Design, develop, and test electrical and mechanical distribution systems and load centers.
• Identify, analyze, and offer solutions to address mechanical and potential electrical system needs of the plant.
• May need to prepare mechanical drawings/breakdowns and specifications, and ensure that they are completed according to the company’s drawing standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety requirements and standards procedures.
• Identify production problems, recommend modifications, and implement solutions to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
• Independently research new technologies and recommend mechanical and electrical technical innovations in machine/system architecture, control methodologies, and industrial/lab/field automation.
• Provide expertise for design of mechanical and electrical power and automated controls in the company manufacturing operations.
• Provide expertise for designing, installing, and integrating mechanical/electrical power and automated controls for facility renovations and expansions.
• Monitor and implement improvements that conform to the company’s mechanical standards.
• Must understand the process flow of mechanical/electrical/electronic functions. 
• This includes but is not limited to the equipment on the Tannery Plant.
• Understands the workings and diagnostic equipment (durometers, calipers, hydraulic pumps and valves, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, heat exchangers).
• Must have the ability to apply emphasis to major functions of equipment in area of responsibility this includes but is not limited to:
• All functions of primary and secondary product scales

·         Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer, Press, Drums, and/or Conveyor Belts,

·         Product testing equipment

·         All plant mechanical equipment

All equipment associated to mechanical/electrical/electronic area that are assigned by peers

• Must be able to understand and draw the minimum standards of hydraulic/pneumatic schematics and use these schematics and plant schematics as troubleshooting guides.
• Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and insure their expertise is used to improve safety wherever applicable.
• Assist the Maintenance Team in assuring continuous plant improvement
• Insure reliable and cost effective operation of systems that are often on line continuously.