Maintenance Tech

GENERAL SUMMARY: Major and established company with a huge majority market share in what they manufacture and a good working culture has an opportunity for 2 Maintenance Technicians of which one is on the day shift and the other on the second shift with a major aspect being hydraulics, pneumatics and valves.   The location is southwest suburban Atlanta, GA.  There is an attractive hourly rate for this position.  The day shift role is from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday. The 2nd shift role is from 5:00 pm to 3:00 am. OT is paid at time and 1/2.   There is also an attractive 401K with matching as well as major company benefits.   Will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting equipment and site property; making adjustments and/or mechanical/electrical repairs to the machines and equipment in a safe, efficient manner by performing the following duties: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")  General and other duties as assigned.   NEEDED FOR THESE POSITIONS IS VALVE EXPERIENCE INVOLVING HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS WITH THE ABILITY TROUBLESHOOT, REPLACE AND REBUILD VALVES.  There is much of this associated with the die cast production equipment in this environment.    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handles, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Level I Pneumatics:  Work with pneumatics and principles of compressed air during the course of the job. Hydraulics:  Identify the basic components used in hydraulic circuits using the basic principles of hydraulics. Pluming:  Understanding the schedule rating of pipe and fittings and identifying common plumbing fittings and complete orders by name. Electrical:  Install both 120 and 480 volt circuits and other electrical related tasks to include AC and DC power. Level II (This level includes all Level I responsibilities) Pneumatics:  Troubleshoot air logic systems using schematics. Hydraulics:  Explain the transmission of force and energy in a hydraulic circuit. Plumbing related tasks to include:  Layout order and install all types of plumbing systems including sweat, glued, screwed, welded connections; Interpreting isometric drawings, size pumps for proper flow and head pressure requirements; use basic plumbing codes for related tasks; Fabricate and install proper plumbing supports; and use proper electrodes to use for different welding jobs. Electrical related tasks to include:  Wire step-down transformers for all voltages; Read and write electrical schematics; Troubleshoot PLC systems using computer; Install and troubleshoot electric motors and AC/DC drives; Use electrical test equipment to take voltage and current readings and conduct ohm and meggar testing. Welding:  Perform Arc welding, Mig welding, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting. Level III (This level includes all Level I & II responsibilities) Pneumatics:  Install air logic controls from prints or schematics. Hydraulic:  Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits containing the following components, check valves, accumulators, cylinders, flow controls, directional control valves, pressure control valves, hydraulic oil coolers and filters; Identify and explain the difference between three types of hydraulic pumps. Use knowledge of all fabrication equipment to complete maintenance tasks. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Level I - High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Level II - High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Level III - Technical training certificates or Associates Degree, six to eight years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.   Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts.