Job Details

Technician IV

The Technician IV will be responsible for the service and maintenance of Farouk Systems, Inc. manufacturing equipment, warehouse and production area, and other administration buildings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and D.I. management systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic and mechanical).
• Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and/or service technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosing and performing repairs on CNC, robotic electronics, and controllers (PLC, etc.)
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints.
• Operate fabrication tools such as welders, plasma cutters, drill presses, grinders, and bending machines.
• Conduct welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and metal fabrication to repair, modify, or create machine parts, structural supports, and other components as needed.
• Install and replace components such as proxy switches.
• Programming on HMI for Allen Bradley systems and replace PLC Boards and other electronic boards.
• Perform PMs on broilers, compressors and air dryers
• Advanced troubleshooting on pneumatics and ability to rebuild pneumatic cylinders.
• Preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment and systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Emergency repairs and changeovers for process or production equipment.
• Inspection, testing, adjustment, and line turnarounds for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Assisting trades contractors or working independently on complex repairs and facility projects (e.g., painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation).
• Inventory management monitoring, ordering, and maintaining materials and tools.
• Work order system documentation to log activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Training and mentoring providing basic mechanical/electrical training to operators and support continuous improvement projects.
• 5S organization and maintaining clean, safe work areas.
• Knowledge of ISO 22716 and 9001 Good manufacturing practice regulations.

Education & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Apprenticeship or trade certification in a specific maintenance discipline.
• Knowledge of packaging, mixing and blending equipment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to independently troubleshoot problems, plan solutions, and read equipment manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out routine written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and efficient manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work standing and walking for the majority of the assigned work period.
• Ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk and reach above shoulder.
• Ability to exert 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.