Calibration Technician

Company: Advanced Ceramic Coatings Llc
Location: Duncan
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position SummaryThis role is responsible for Calibration of equipment and related tools, supporting maintenance processes and execution of PM plans, equipment troubleshooting, striving for continuous improvement and optimization of existing and new processes, maintenance of assets, facilities, as well as machinery and tooling. Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining calibration of equipment and devices according to schedule. Escalates when calibration date or criteria are not met. Calibration records are filed according to ACC Quality standards and procedures, documentation is reported.
• Performs equipment calibrations such as Thermal Uniformity Surveys, Safety Gas sensors bump tests, Spam adjustments, Gas, Mass and Air flow meters, and equipment power supply.
• Assures all assets and devices that are required for calibration by Maintenance are properly maintained within the calibration and shelf life date range. Assuring device availability for usage when calibration on equipment required. Handles with external suppliers the calibration of expired devices, quoting, shipment of controlled devices, etc. Assures no expired devices, scheduling calibration prior to due date. Devices such as Thermo couples, Power supplies, data collectors, safety sensors cartridges, etc.
• Developing process for calibration of thermo couples, bringing process in house.
• Developing company standards for equipment (electrical, thermocouples, sensors).
• Conducting equipment risk-based failure mode analysis. Performs failure finding tasks on safety sensors, gas shut off systems and other safety devices according to schedule.
• Ensure equipment processes are performing effectively and efficiently, ensuring quality of products and on-time delivery. Promotes equipment standardization.
• Participates in roll out of TPM programs.
• Promotes continuous improvement, suggests changes and implements improvements in order toincrease OEE and reduce manufacturing costs. Support analysis, and improvement of key maintenance metrics.
• Provides technical support throughout the plant for all maintenance types as Corrective, Preventive, Planned Maintenance Overhaul and Predictive. Performs/executes maintenance activities on a daily basis, following schedule, through CMMS work orders, storing related records.
• Successful completion and accuracy of PM activities and records. Ensures schedules are kept on time.
• Understand machine trends, and machine uptime as related to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Ensure work orders are closed when work is finished.Ensure proper documentation is included.
• Actively reviewing and updating PM plans in CMMS systems. Analyzes data, records, and equipment histories to continually review and refine PM frequencies and spare part usage.
• Creates planning, and documentation, for major maintenance overhauls and shutdowns.
• Supports planning preparation for project timelines with production, engineering, and vendors to minimize downtime for repairs and upgrades.
• Work with Engineering Group to develop and implement engineering solutions to reduce or eliminate repetitive equipment failures and other maintenance problems.
• Analyze and support plans for facilities installation of new processes and new equipment, along with consumables and spare parts lists.
• Create scopes of work, cost estimates, and timelines for small to medium capital projects. Manages projects from conception through completion.
• Thoroughly troubleshoot equipment problems or failures, properly determine appropriate actions for repair, specify parts and materials needed for repair, and order parts as required.
• Performs equipment failure troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Prepares failure reports and develops plans to eliminate root causes and avoid re-incidence of future failures. Carry out actions to other equipment when applicable.
• Cooperates with Stakeholders providing technical support to maintenance, engineering and production personnel. Focusing on reducing plant equipment downtime as assuring project deadlines are kept on-time.
• Review, and maintain equipment documentation up to date.
• Support training for other maintenance technicians.
• Assure reporting spare parts when using. Suports maintaining spare and consumable parts inventory accuracy.
• Capable to complete repairs to equipment with minimal supervision.
• Works close to EHS assuring companys safety compliances are met and on maintaining a safe work environment. Supports EHS monthly tasks and LPA audits. Assists with annual backflow prevention device, alarm system, fire suppression system, elevator, and other inspections.
• Working according to Company's Quality and Safety policies. 28.Performs other Maintenance related duties as assigned
  Supervisory Responsibility
  None
  Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a manufacturing environment.Adheres to all Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and implements all necessary measures for work, health, and environmental protection within the range of responsibility.This position interfaces with all departments within the plant.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm, with additional hours (overtime) as business needs necessitate. Subject to change shifts as business grows. This position requires availability to work on different or sometimes off shifts.Travel
  Limited to no travel.
  Education
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field of study preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or related field.
  Skills1.Strong background in root cause failure analysis, maintenance planning, and condition-based monitoring. 2.Experienced/knowledge in at least one or more of the following: calibration/bump test and spam adjustment of safety gas sensors, heat treat furnace thermal surveys, calibration/management of thermocouples, calibration assets and components management. 3.Candidate should be willing to work hands-on in a regular or frequent basis, learning on the job and building partners within other department teams.4.Experienced with Thermal Spray processes is a plus. 5.Candidate must have strong sense of initiative, teamwork, and be results-oriented. Able to teach and coach others. Must be customer service oriented. 6.Experienced with tanks, vacuum, electronics, welding, heating furnaces, precision measuring instruments. 7.Experience with process equipment control and instrumentation as measurement devices of flow, mass, gas, temperature, etc. Experience with Chemical process equipment is a plus.8.Candidate must be experienced with PLC troubleshooting: Siemens, Allen-Bradley. Electrical & Mechanical troubleshooting.9.Desired knowledge with Robots:ABB or Fanuc.10.Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical/pneumatic schematics and plant layouts required.11.Deep understanding of electricity, electronics, DC circuits, transformers, and AC circuits.12.Understand of single-phase motors and three phase systems.13.Capability to perform mechanical repairs.14.Must have computer skills and specific experience with CMMS system and Office software.15.Working knowledge with TPM.by Jobble

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