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Job Overview:The Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician maintains production equipment to ensure the daily production requirements at MBV are obtained. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; Support team members at Mercedes-Benz Vans building state-of-the-art vans for the American automotive market.
Responsibilities:- Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment
Perform equipment PM tasks to ensure manufacturer recommended specifications are maintained
Maintains repair and maintenance records
Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed
Must understand how to use VOM and other tested related equipment to identify electrical problems
Identifying and analyzing errors and malfunctions such as to related items below:
Intermittent/inconsistent electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment
PLC’s, 24v control circuits, 480v 3phase systems, 4-20ma circuits, VFD’s, PC controllers, and fieldbus technology/control technology
Complex mechanical components such as pumps, motors, bearings, etc.
Perform modernizations, extensions, and modifications according to specifications and/or sketches to electrical drawings. If necessary, adjust PLC programming and utilize PLC to troubleshoot issues. Independently construct or design equipment with use of PLC, BUS-Systems, Network Technology, Mechanical Components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Cooling/Lubrication Systems
Daily equipment checks, monitoring production equipment performance
Optimizing resources and installations (idea generation and planning)
o Changing processes
o Changing process parameters
o Changing hardware
o Modification of software (PLC, PC, etc.)
o Perform cycle time analysis and optimize as needed
Interact with and support associates within assigned production areas
Procurement of operative materials, equipment, and service providers
Travel and/or overtime may be required
All other duties as required to support business needs
Conduct and participate in team and group meetings
All other duties, as assigned
Technical Supervisory Responsibilities:
Mastery of work contents of the team
Regular co-working in the working stations
Reliever/supporter in the case of minimal qualifications
Short term replacement for (un)scheduled temporary absence according to regulation
Eradication of components which are not the defined standard
Support in the case of vans with special equipment
Function as utility person and replacement
Support of the team to ensure a frictionless workflow
Control availability of material (check installation if necessary)
Support process of solving team internal cooperation problems
Report disruptions, organize disruption management
Ensure cyclic check of instruments
Control rework in close environment, execution if necessary
Act as first contact person for other teams
Support with / elimination of Q-Alarm
Support and foster integration of employees
Claim GAB-Plans, Execute/control GAB (man. System)
Execution of Q-Check (at Product)
Accomplishment of the CIP process
Initiate and foster continuous improvement of the work environment and ergonomics
Initiate and foster continuous improvement of the production process and the product quality
Control/steering & accomplishment of CIP, succession control
Technical lead of the team
Communicate, improve and monitor standards
Test and adaption of the timelines of the SABs/ASBs
Coordination of the absence planning (vacation, free shifts, …)
Execution of one point lessons (in coordination with E5)
Organize and execute shift organization (according to local regulations)
Supervision and adaption of SOS and marking/inscription,
Establish rotation plan (in coordination with the team) and guarantee the adherence
Guarantee and execute Q-Check (at product)
Maintain board with indicators/ process folder
Follow measurements, escalation via E5 if necessary
Follow the adherence of the team targets
Initiate and regulate problem solving process, error response to causer
Develop and update qualification matrix (in coordination with the team)
Rework in the close environment
Accomplishment of corrective action process (analysis and allocation of errors, remedial action, testing of the efficacy)
Support during Q-Stop
Check of employees according to the adherence of standards
Providing material / equipment
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity [24V – 480V], mechanical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics required
Experience changing out bearing and motors preferred
Basic computer skills required (i.e. Microsoft Office, email)
PLC/BUS system education and/or experience strongly preferred
Robotics (Kuka, Durr) experience strongly preferred
Oven and paint booth supply air maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Maxon Gas Train)
Pumping system maintenance experience preferred
Conveyor system maintenance experience preferred
Strong communications skills (listening, speaking, writing)
Siemens S7 PLC logic knowledge – preferred
Knowledge of scope of work and processes
Communication competence
Lean / MPS- Basic knowledge & experience
Basic computer skills
Organizational competence
Coordination competence
Problem solving ability
Decision making ability
High School Diploma or GED required
Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, working toward a related degree or certification
- Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program
We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.
If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
