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Invacare Corporation Facilities/Maintenance Technician in Elyria, Ohio

Tracking Code 217746-072 Job Description Position Title: Technician, Maintenance A Pay Status: Hourly Departments: Operations Position Relationships: Supervised by: Varies By Location Supervises: N/A Essential Functions: * Diagnosis and corrects difficult problems promptly * Works from complicated drawings, sketches, and samples or where information is incomplete * Lays out, constructs, modifies, and maintains a wide variety of machinery * Dismantles, assembles, and maintains intricate specialized equipment * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Demonstrated problem-solving skills * Good manual dexterity * Working knowledge of computers preferred * Must be flexible to move/perform in a variety of assignments * Operates material handling equipment, such as dollies, powered pump trucks, towmotors, overhead cranes and hoists as needed * Adheres to all safety policies * Performs predictive/preventative maintenance as necessary * Uses Maintenance Shop information to retrieve product specifications as needed * Performs job in accordance with regulatory requirements * Effectively uses computerized Information Center to retrieve product/process information * Provides written suggestions for continuous improvement and leads/participates in their implementation * Assists with training of others * Strict compliance to FDA and ISO control standards and record keeping * Maintains safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with 5 S principles * Complete all required training applicable to assigned position * Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required. Qualifications: * High School graduate or equivalent * Journeyman Industrial Electrician preferred * Will be required to pass Maintenance Electrical Qualification Test * Prior experience with electrical wiring systems, electrical equipment, piping systems and related equipment for steam, air, water and chemical lines * Basic math skills * Basic computer skills * Ability to lift 50 lbs * Ability to stand for 8-10 hours * Bending, twisting and/or squatting may be required * Demonstrated flexibility in attitude and willingness to work in all areas as needed * Demonstrated ability to understand and follow work instructions * Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment * Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision * Ability to work overtime with little or no notice * Ability to be cross-trained * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Knowledge of quality standards to apply visual inspection * Knowledge of proper problem-solving skills * Ability to communicate basic information regarding processes and quality related questions * Proficient in Rockwell Automation software * Must be able to diagnose electrical control problems and edit PLC programs * Prior experience with Laser cutting equipment * Basic understanding of network systems Devicenet, Controlnet, and Ethernet systems * Experience with variable frequency drives * Understanding of complicated electrical control systems * Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of air supply system for plant operations * Must have knowledge of location and distribution of plant power systems of 600 volts or more * Must be able to distinguish between electrical and hydraulic difficulties * Must have full knowledge of safety procedures, such as confined space, welding safety, electrical safety, ARC Flash standards, etc. * Blueprint reading skills * Must have thorough unders

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