Industrial Technician Job Description
Industrial technician
provides technical leadership for Industrial water / wastewater-related projects, including the management of existing client relationships and bringing in new clients.
Industrial Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Uses a range of methods from standard and well-established routines to specially adapted processes
Troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment using hand tools, and precision measuring and testing devices
Conduct regular PM on electrical systems, panels
Prepare and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure a high level of quality and productivity
Assist the Production Supervisor in searching for technical solutions to the various production issues
Suggest and evaluate new ways of working, layouts, tools, in order to increase productivity
Assist the Production Supervisor in identifying and implementing performance indicators related to the goals for the plant’s different areas
Take part in the new product development process
Work in close collaboration with the engineering and production groups to prepare the manufacturing roll-out for new products
Evaluate, approve and implement engineering changes (PCR/PCO)
Industrial Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Industrial Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, PLC, EPA, EHS, HAZMAT, MSSC, HAZWOPER, RETA, TCAT, NCCER
Education for Industrial Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the industrial technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Industrial, Associates, Education, Engineering, Manufacturing, Military, Science, Chemistry, General Education
Skills for Industrial Technician
Desired skills for industrial technician include:
Root Cause Analysis
Principles
Pumps
Data management software
Effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes
Excel
General maintenance work
Methods
Motors
Outlook
Desired experience for industrial technician includes:
Stand upright for extended periods of time
Lubrication Techs may be required to work shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
No relocation costs offered for these positions
Associate degree in electromechanical, electronic or equivalent education or a minimum of three years of electromechanical work experience
Must pass a mechanical aptitude test, (Standard Timing Model), within the time established for an electromechanical technician
College diploma in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
Industrial Technician Examples
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Industrial Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an industrial technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for industrial technician
- Work on equipment such as but not limited to hydraulic pumps, hydraulic cylinders, electrical motors, timers, transformers, controls and fork trucks
- Conducts daily routine and non-routine analytical testing of chemical products and reagents, including raw materials, in process and final product stages using a combination of wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques
- Prepares standardized lab reagents for lab and plant use
- Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment
- Interprets data and makes or recommends adjustments based on findings
- Records data, observations and conclusions in spreadsheets and databases
- Tracks inventory levels and orders necessary supplies
- May assist in the development and/or modification of new procedures
- Works on special projects under guidance of technical specialist/chemist
- Perform maintenance work (PMs, other projects) as directed by Manufacturing Engineering
Qualifications for industrial technician
- This role will provide you experience working to support a high tech manufacturing facility
- You will have the opportunity to gain diversified experience working on multiple projects
- Troubleshoot PLC/Control Systems
- Basic knowledge of welding/fabrication
- Basic knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatics
- Must have knowledge of lock out/tag out
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Industrial Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of industrial technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for industrial technician
- Repair and maintain mechanical equipment, electrical systems and refrigeration systems including specialized production machines and equipment as per manufacturer specifications
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs or replace defective parts
- Perform daily routine preventive maintenance and maintain accurate daily repair logs
- Install or repair complex water supply lines using glued plastic, compression fittings, soldered copper tubing or threaded pipe
- Assist other technicians to troubleshoot, repair or replace facility dock doors, roof leaks, concrete damage, gates
- Troubleshoot, repair or replace more complex facility equipment such as turnstiles, security access gates, truck scales
- Assist other technicians as assigned to troubleshoot, repair or replace building and grounds equipment or systems
- Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
- Basic industrial electrical code
- Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings
Qualifications for industrial technician
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and procedures such as lockout tag-out
- Must be a team player with ability to handle multiple tasks and follow-up on requests
- Schedule flexibility and willingness to work overtime when required
- Minimum two years' of relevant experience in a maintenance technician role
- Team oriented and detailed oriented
- Familiar with the rental/pump industry is a plus!
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Industrial Technician Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an industrial technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for industrial technician
- AC, DC and Servo drive system (basics)
- Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting
- Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed
- Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)
- Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
- Install and repair complex industrial equipment
- Helps to Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic sys
- Stage, set up, assemble, and install hardware for experiments and experiment support, including high-pressure hydraulic (liquid) and gas-handling systems, under the direction of scientists or engineering staff
- Test, maintain, and repair liquid, pressurized gas, and vacuum systems, including leak checking, seal replacement, , and maintain records of such activities
- Test and operate experimental equipment, and monitor experiments, according to standard procedures or written instructions, or under the direction of scientists or engineering staff
Qualifications for industrial technician
- Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Codes, and perform work to comply with OSHA and EPA standards
- Background in welding, pipe fitting, pneumatic controls, air compressors, fabrication, hydraulic systems, maintenance of gas/oil boiler, troubleshooting
- Able to lift up to 50 #'s regularly
- Able to lift and move up to 10 #'s frequently
- Able to withstand extreme heat and cold
- Willing to work frequent Saturdays and occasional Sundays
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Industrial Technician Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of industrial technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for industrial technician
- Maintain a neat work area and keep tools and equipment clean and in good condition
- Running electrical wiring
- Control panels
- Testing & inspection of electrical circuits
- Setting, placement and basic installations
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and variable speed drive controlled high speed production equipment and batch processes
- Maintain the power distribution of plant equipment
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment, using precision measurement tools
- Interpret schematics and equipment manuals
- Adhere to plant safety and 5S requirements
Qualifications for industrial technician
- Climb stairs, ladders and over equipment
- 4-6 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Welding, Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems, Construction Trades or Air Conditioning Maintenance
- Standing, stooping, walking, bending and climbing
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees
- Must be able to work standing, sitting, stooping, bending, or in a prone position
- Hydraulic
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Industrial Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of industrial technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for industrial technician
- Install electrical and electronic equipment, including but not limited to, wiring, pneumatics, component wiring and programming
- Specify components that will be used on the equipment
- Develops and utilizes electrical schematics, PLC programs, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, and plans sequence of operations
- Program control systems to support modifications and improvements
- Utilize various measuring devices and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic issues, and makes decisions regarding problem diagnosis and resolution
- Program parts through use of Master Cam as needed
- Create an open atmosphere of communication that encourages everyone to get involved
- Take the initiative and ownership for theirs and other(s) areas
- Respond to emergency orders to satisfy customer delivery requirements
- Assist in Continuous Improvement Processes in the Plant
Qualifications for industrial technician
- PLC Training
- Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
- Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control--continously
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the Industrial Mechanical maintenance field
- Identify practices and equipment that might be improved and increase reliability and/or decrease cost to the organization
- A Technical certificate or higher in Industrial Electricity