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Maintenance Automation Technician

UPM Raflatac is looking to recruit a

Maintenance Automation Technician

to be responsible for all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance at the Wilkes-Barre facility, with emphasis on automation/electrical maintenance. 

Your main tasks will include:

  • Responsible for executing assigned work orders.
  • Troubleshoot equipment problems in breakdowns, automation, electrical and mechanical. 
  • Responsible for monitoring PLC software.
  • Participate in new equipment installations, upgrades and modifications.  
  • Recommend and implement corrective/predictive/preventive measures to eliminate equipment problems and improve work practices.
  • Participate in reliability centered maintenance program to optimize efficiency and production flow. 
  • Maintain appropriate documentation of condition monitoring, work performed, parts used, follow-up needed, etc. as related to equipment maintenance.
  • Perform personal planning for assigned work.
  • Assist coworkers as necessary in the same and other job functions.
  • Maintain appropriate housekeeping standards in all work areas.
  • Maintain local storeroom and spare parts coordination.
  • Close communication and oversight of local contractors.
  • Negotiate service agreements for machines and machine elements.
  • Work with the local machine workshops
  • Assist production with troubleshooting product quality issues.
  • Participate in after hour call-ins to assist in equipment breakdowns.
  • Other duties as required by the Emergency Action Plan or in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Facility Contingency Plan.
  • Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures. 

Our expectations from you are:

  • Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology,
  • Automation, or related discipline, and 5 – 10 years responsible multi-craft maintenance in an industrial environment, with primary expertise in electrical/automation maintenance. 
  • Experience in paper or paper converting industry preferred. 
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code and relevant OSHA requirements desired.
  • Good understanding of electrical hardware diagrams and electrical symbols for both European and US Standard styles strongly desired.
  • Must have understanding of mechanical components used and the effective maintenance of a wide range of equipment, including highly automated, technologically advanced machinery. 
  • Must have well-developed problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands.
  • Must have good understanding of PLC systems, and ability to create PLC –program code and program documentation. 
  • Should have good practical experience in PLC – Systems (preferably Siemens S7) for process or material handling work. 
  • Good practical or operator interface systems, CMMS and electrical hardware planning done by AutoCAD tools helpful.
  • Background in welding, machining, pneumatic and hydraulic systems desired.  
  • Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents.
  • Must be able work well independently and function well as a member of a team. 

You will be based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and report to the Production Manager.

Please submit resume / CV to:

Human Resources Director
UPM Raflatac, Inc.
400 Broadpointe Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732
email:  USAjob@upmraflatac.com
fax:  +1 828 651 4949

This Job Description is intended to be a guide, and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. 

UPM Raflatac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.