Vuteq Engineering is a tool shop designed to support the various automotive manufacturing sector. You will be a part of a team to support the vaious manufacturing needs of Vuteq NA. To be successful in this position, you should have hands-on experience, providing a direct link between engineering, maintenance, and production interacting with all parties in order to achieve Continuois Improvement. The Electrical/Mechanical Technician will assist with designing and implementing machine installs, and/or modifications, development of maintenance personnel and support all departments as needed. If you fit this description and you are enthusiastic about our company and it's products, please send your resume to: t.ritchie@vuteqky.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with design and manufacturing of new equipment
- Assist with design and implementation of Kaizen opportunities for machine improvements
- Support new Project Management, especially with plumbing of electrical system and PLC units
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
- Mechanical Apprenticeship program
- Emergency breakdown support as needed, to which some travel may be required, repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, conductors, switches and various electrical fixtures
- PM system maintenance - yearly review as required
- Utilize and store all equipment properly
- Prepare reports and visual presentations as required
Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree in electrical engineering preferred
- Technical degree or applied proven maintenance experience required
- Ability to read blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalog as necessary
- Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring
- Ability to seek on-line electronic support if required
- Proficient with manual and power tools
- Thorough knowledge of specialized or technical field such as programming PLC's (Allen Bradley), robotics (Fanuc, Kawasaki, etc), electrical circuit boards, hydraulics, pneumatic on a wide variety of industrial equipment
- Strong organizational and follow up skills
- Attention to detail and strong eye to detect abnormalities
- Professional in presentation and attitude
- Ability to maintain focus while working individually or with others
- Strong time management skills
- Candidate must be proactive and show initiative in taking lead on maintenance repairs
- Candidate must possess good verbal and communication skills
- Candidate must be willing to travel to other locations/states, up to and including international
- Candidate must be willing and able to learn new techniques and be able to teach
- Demonstrated ability to comply with and enforce policies, procedures, and practices, especially in regards to safety compliance
- Strong work ethic and attendance practices
Equipment Used:
Personal computers, printers, facsimile, telephone, copy machines, and other commonly used office accessories/equipment. Allen Bradley, Omron, controllers, Fanuc, Kawasaki robots. Electrical drawings and any tools associated with equipment installation or repair of industrial equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Georgetown, KY 40324 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Georgetown, KY 40324: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person