Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - Paint

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Job Overview

The Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician maintains production equipment to ensure the daily production requirements at Mercedes-Benz Vans are obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work, including necessary disassembly and reassembly of production equipment.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks to ensure manufacturer-recommended specifications are maintained.
• Maintain repair and maintenance records.
• Size circuit conductors and circuit protection devices, run conduit, install electrical equipment, and wire and unwire equipment as needed.
• Use VOM and other test equipment to identify electrical problems.
• Identify and analyze intermittent and inconsistent electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, 24V control circuits, 480V three-phase systems, 4-20mA circuits, VFDs, PC controllers, and fieldbus and control technology.
• Diagnose complex mechanical components such as pumps, motors, and bearings.
• Perform modernizations, extensions, and modifications according to electrical drawings and specifications.
• Adjust PLC programming and use PLCs to troubleshoot issues when necessary.
• Construct or design equipment using PLCs, bus systems, network technology, mechanical components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and cooling and lubrication systems.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and monitor production equipment performance.
• Optimize resources and installations through process, parameter, hardware, and software changes.
• Perform cycle-time analysis and optimize equipment as needed.
• Interact with and support associates within assigned production areas.
• Procure operative materials, equipment, and services.
• Travel and/or overtime may be required.
• Perform other duties as required to support business needs.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity from 24V to 480V, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics is required.
• Experience changing bearings and motors is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email, are required.
• PLC and bus-system education or experience is strongly preferred.
• Robotics experience with Kuka or Dürr systems is strongly preferred.
• Oven and paint-booth supply-air maintenance experience, such as Maxon gas trains, is preferred.
• Pumping-system and conveyor-system maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong listening, speaking, and writing skills are required.
• Siemens S7 PLC logic knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Required: 4+ years of relevant experience; or a relevant certificate and 3 years of relevant experience; or a relevant associate degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years of relevant experience; or a relevant certificate and 4 years of relevant experience; or a relevant associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Indirectly relevant experience includes work with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, or progress toward a related degree or certification.

Benefits and Company Information

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC offers an excellent compensation and benefits plan with 401(k) matching. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and providing equal employment opportunity.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity manufacturing Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company supports local nonprofits, schools, STEM education initiatives, and volunteer programs.

Contact: Meg Seckinger, aston.seckinger@mercedes-benz.com