Equipment Maintenance Technician - Kinston, United States - PDS Defense, Inc.

Description

PDS Defense, Inc
is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician in Kinston, NC

Responsibilities:
Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipmentPerform disassembly and assembly of complex machinery necessary to accomplish assignments to maintain the flow of operationsPerform root/cause analysis in support of reliability processes, and collaborate with vendors, engineering, customers, other crafts, and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective actionTests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipmentUses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specificationsMove and place in the correct position heavy equipment, real property, and installed property in accordance with established methodsPrepare machine foundations, assemble structures, and install floor and overhead conveying equipmentAccomplish all necessary riggingConducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment

Basic Hiring Criteria:
High school diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years of CNC, PLC & electrical controls experience required

Desired Qualifications:
Be proficient in maintaining, repairing, programming, and troubleshooting industrial PC's, CNC's, and PLC'sPLC programming knowledge and experience with ladder logic, function block, and statement listPossess a working knowledge of machine geometry/alignment using lasers and other precision measuring toolsAbility to understand engineering drawingsWorking knowledge of industrial electronics, pneumatics, mechanics, hydraulics, and structural maintenanceAbility to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipmentAbility to operate computers and maintenance diagnostic equipment, including analog and digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, pyrometers, photo-tachometer, ultrasonic leak detectors, vibration analysis, thermography, etcAbility to work in confined areas and high placesExperience with machine assembly, machine builds, installations, mechanical, general machine shop tools, electrical wiring, bearings, and alignment techniquesExcellent analytical skills and a demonstrated understanding of electrical and mechanical machine controls and drive systems