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Mechatronics Technician
About Us
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.
With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!
Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:
- Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
- Robust retirement offerings including:
- A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
- A 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
- A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
- Compensation: $46.82/per hour with bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
About You
You are responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing a variety of electromechanical machinery, including mechanical equipment and control systems. You work under the direction of the Unit Manager to diagnose and resolve complex or unusual equipment issues. In this role, you also support plant maintenance initiatives, perform and coordinate preventive maintenance activities, and contribute to special maintenance-related projects as needed. Additionally, you assist with the work supervision and guidance of Maintenance Technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs complex tasks required to maintain equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
- Uses advanced knowledge of PLC/CNC/HMI and motion control and robot software to troubleshoot equipment and make repairs.
- Uses advanced knowledge of PLC to perform programming functions as required.
- Examines machine components to detect imperfections.
- Inspects questionable components to determine changes in dimensional requirements as shown on drawings, blueprints and/or documentation.
- Adjusts and/or install special functional parts of machines, devices and control instruments.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Sets up and programs and troubleshoots advanced control systems.
- Acts in a supervisory role with lower level technicians, setting priorities and providing training.
- Assists Unit Manager in the drawing of control system and mechanical schematics, as well as part identification and ordering.
- Completes work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 9000, forklift training, and other safety training courses as prescribed.
- Suggests and implements equipment improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Must be available for emergency service during off hours.
- Maintains appropriate level of technical and professional skills by attending training classes, seminars, exhibits, and trade shows as needed.
- Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.
Specifications
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years related experience. Completion of certified apprenticeship program preferred.
- Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic maintenance and equipment integration.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic blueprints, drawings and documentation.
- Advanced training in PLC/CNC/HMI and motion control and robots, able to program in S7 Graph, LAD and CSF.
Nearest Major Market: Virginia Beach