Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Working hours : Vary based on the needs of the department and company.

Inspired Energy is an industry leading manufacturer of Smart Batteries and Smart Battery products with the primary focus on design and manufacture of world class rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and chargers for global distribution. Headquartered in Newberry, FL, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top companies in low volume, high customization portable power products with the use of innovative business solutions and top-quality customer support.

Job Description

The Process Technician will conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The Process Technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing.

Responsibilities :

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeric controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment. Troubleshoot production floor equipment daily, calibration bays, non-conformance rework, etc.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line leads of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line leads of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Perform Facility Maintenance functions as needed.
• Assists and trains leads, supervisors and operators.
• Perform other functions or duties as assigned that fall within the purview of a Process Technician.

Required Experience / Skills :

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including soldering irons, electrical test equipment and small hand tools
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Willingness to listen and follow instructions.

Preferred Experience/ Skills :

• A higher degree will be appreciated.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Physical Requirements :

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current and working on scaffolding and high places.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.