Pendleton Control Equipment Technic
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Location: Pendleton, SC, US, 29670
Company: Milliken and Company
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REPORTS TO: Post Dye Engineering Services Engineer
PURPOSE: Repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns on all production equipment throughout the plant. Document all responses in the AMMS work order database.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & safety absolutes.
2) Operate production equipment and PIV equipment in a safe manner
3) Ensure all energy sources are locked out with personal lock and tag prior to work
4) Complete a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to being work
5) Document all tasks performed in the AMMS work order database
6) Wear radio at all times and respond to operator calls
7) Be able to appropriately troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures
8) Respond promptly to open work orders
9) Knowledge of all plant production equipment
10) Locating spare parts for replacement
11) Make appropriate notifications for breakdowns lasting longer than 2 hours
12) Follow proper policies and procedures set out by the Engineering Dept.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions
- Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
- Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to operate forklift and power tugger (license required)
- Ability to learn how to use computer system (AMMS / Q-DOCS)
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong discipline & self-motivation
- Ability to make adjustments to machine settings
- Ability to use appropriate hand tools for the task at hand
- Ability to use industrial shop equipment
- Ability to correctly select and wand out parts in the supply room
- Must have a strong understanding of Electrical basics
- Must have a strong understanding of all plant production equipment
- Ability to identify all energy sources on production equipment
- Must understand basic computer skills
- Must have basic understanding of hydraulics, pumps, piping & valves, heat exchangers, compressors, shaft alignment, lubrication, rigging, bearings, mechanical power transmission, and powered industrial vehicles (PIV)
- Must have a general understand of NFPA 70E
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
- Wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, grinders, hammers, chisel, sockets, pliers, flash light, measurement devices, levels, saws, & multi meters.
- Safety Glasses
- Work gloves
4) Ear Protection
5) Steel Toe Shoes
6) Arc rated clothing
7) LOTO Device
8) Goggles
9) Fall protection
10) Computers
11) Electric extension cords
12) Table top vise
13) Pens, Pencils, Radio, Work order printouts
14) PIVs
15) Air Hoses
16) Ladders
17) Job Safety Analysis (JSA) book
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic written and communication skills
- Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area
- Must be able to see clearly and pass pre-employment drug screening
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:
- Responsible for responding to work orders placed in AMMS
- Responsible for documenting details of the repair in AMMS
- Responsible for ensuring all energy sources are locked out prior to work
- Knowledge of all production equipment functions and processes
- Completing JSA as required for task prior to beginning work
- Wearing appropriate arc rated clothing for the task at hand
- Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of breakdowns lasting longer than 2 hours
AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:
3 to 4 Months for Certification in Job Classification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
- Standing: Ability to stand while operating the washer: 25% of day
- Sitting: Ability to sit down for a meeting: 5% of day
- Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 5% of day
- Lifting: Ability to lift up to 25lbs: 15% of day
- Climbing: Ability to walk up stairs, climb on ladders, climb forklifts, etc. 10% of day
- Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers, empty boxes, reach for documents 5% of day
- Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 5% of day
- Walking: Ability to walk up and down washer ranges on hard concrete surface 35% of day
- Visual Acuity: Ability to read documents, computer screens, and see defects 100% of day
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.