Overview:

This position will provide a wide variety of general building and equipment maintenance repairs and services for Production. This includes all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance requirements.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities:

Inspect, maintain and repair equipment

Perform and follow through on regular, preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment

Light Fabrication of miscellaneous items for the production shop floor (i.e., holding fixtures, brackets and material handling items)

Repair work includes basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs and routine or special facility maintenance functions

Receive work orders and schedule own assignments

Effectively multitask and prioritize work

Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report then to the appropriate supervisor immediately

May be required to work overtime in emergency situations or when it would be advantageous to perform task at a time other than regular hours

All PLC controls and communications functions, including trouble shooting, program editing and repairs

Troubleshooting and repairs of Vision Inspection Systems

Troubleshooting and repairs of DC Torque Control Systems

Interface with Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements

Install, maintain and troubleshoot secondary high and low voltage electrical systems

Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or six or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair

Sufficient mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions

Proficient in electrical repair and machinery installation

Proficient with High Voltage Electrical Safety and associated Arc Flash requirements

Knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing

Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the work place and display proper judgment in responding to them

Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, vendor manuals, technical data and work orders

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner

Ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision

Ability to operate in a team oriented environment

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor

Complete understanding of Plant electrical systems, including DC Voltage and AC Voltage 24 V to 480 V.

Proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices.

Experience using sensing and control devices

Support follow and support the Lock Out /Tag Out program.

Proficient with PLC troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; RS Loqix 500 & RS Loqix 5000, RS View & RS Panelbuilder

Proficient with Vision System troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; Cognex Insite Explorer, Cognex and may include others depending on equipment

Experience with standard office computing systems including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers