Mechatronics Technician

Company: The Timken Company
Location: Union
Posted on: January 31, 2025

Job Description:

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our team members make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion. Location: Timken - Tyger River Plant, Union SC.Job Type: Full-Time.Shift: 12-Hour, Nights.Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM.Pay Range: $27.74 - $35.59 per hour (Starting pay based on experience).Shift Premium: $1.25 per hour. What We Offer

• Competitive Pay.
• Climate controlled work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at 1 year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement at 1 year of service.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.Position Summary:Maintaining, repairing, systematic trouble-shooting and rebuilding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on advanced automated manufacturing equipment. Inspect and test electronic and mechanical equipment and devices to identify and proactively correct potential failures. Plan and schedule repair activities to minimize production downtime including working during shutdowns, weekends and holidays. Interpret and follow complicated drawings, instructions and specifications. Observe all plant safety requirements during inspection and repair of equipment. Essential Responsibilities:Equipment and machinery supported includes but not limited to:

• Allen Bradley controls, Fanuc CNC and Siemens CNC machine controls.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and pump systems.
• CNC turning lathes and milling machines.
• Precision grinding machinery.
• Facility infrastructure systems.
• Heat treating furnaces. Basic Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree in Applied Science - Mechatronics.
  • Thorough knowledge of electronic, mechanical and electrical principles.
  • Proficiency in knowledge of control elements, power supplies, control circuits, relay logic, integrated circuits, AC/DC motors, motor controllers, hydraulics, mechanical power transmission, mechanical controls, pumps and linear slide systems.
  • Able to read, understand and program PLC ladder logic for diagnostics and system upgrades.
  • Must be willing to work any shift.
  • Must be willing to work over-time.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US.
  • 18 year of age or older. Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
    • Experience using complicated electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, advanced shop mathematics and handbook formulas.
    • Experience using other forms of maintenance equipment such as optical alignment, vibration analyzers, ultrasonic detectors, oscilloscopes, etc.
    • Mechanical and electronic maintenance experience on Timken bearing manufacturing equipment including: multi-surface grinders, hard and green turning lathes, centerless grinders, machining centers and support systems..All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
      
      

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