SUMMARY
- Responsible for supporting the manufacturing process via troubleshooting, diagnostic, and corrective steps in the repair of parts, components, and systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyzes malfunctions or deviations and assists with the appropriate corrective actions.
- Removes and installs parts; disassembles and assembles components; and tests and adjusts assemblies with minimal supervision. Tests and verifies correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
- Provides feedback to production/assembly regarding repair issues to prevent further malfunction/defects in the assembly process. Ensures that established quality standards are upheld.
- Performs repairs in a timely manner to ensure that units are put back online for additional assembly and final inspection.
- Completes all necessary documentation and follows up as required in a timely, orderly manner.
- Responsible for a variety of tasks involving inspecting, evaluating, and repairing units from the field. The evaluation is used to determine if the unit should be repaired, donated, or destroyed.
- May design, build, and repair a broad variety of basic mechanical and/or electrical specialty equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
- May perform preventive maintenance responsibilities for assigned departmental equipment/machinery to include corrective maintenance as required.
- May evaluate, repair, and/or dispose of returned damaged goods from the field.
- Provides training for line inspectors.
- Acts as backup to line inspectors.
- Performs process audits to ensure established procedures are being maintained.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in electronics or related field and two years of mechanical/electrical repair experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Well-rounded knowledge of the operating principles of refrigeration.
- Ability to troubleshoot at subsystem and system level using identifiable problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and system diagrams.
- Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
- Working knowledge of inspection/troubleshooting techniques and instruments.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Hands on experience using measurement devices, i.e., calipers, micrometer, height gage, etc.
- Ability to replace components; wire circuits; repair simple electronic equipment; and take test readings using common instruments.
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS Non-Manufacturing:
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Stand and walk intermittently.
- Maintain balance to prevent falling.
- Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
- Carry or move materials and equipment weighing up to 51 lbs. Lift objects of various weights in different directions.
- Hold arms and hands in one position for extended periods of time.
- Use hands and fingers to move and assemble small parts.
- Repetitive motions of body parts.
- Coordinated use of hands and feet to operate equipment.
- Intermittent manual labor that includes bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Operate manual and powered hand tools (e.g., pneumatic rivet and staple guns; drills; drivers; and foaming guns).
- Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment (e.g., lifts, pallet jacks, and aerial platforms).
- Operate machinery (e.g., press brakes, refrigerant charging stations, and hoists).
- Squat and kneel to access materials and equipment in tight or enclosed spaces.
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
- Communicate with others to exchange information.
- When travel is required, visual acuity to operate motor vehicle in daytime and nighttime.