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Andersen Corporation

Manufactures windows and doors for homes

Electro/Mechanical Technician 2

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCottage Grove, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to programmable logic controller and electromechanical aspects of manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot under pressure across production lines and prioritize repairs.
  • Ability to read mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and building prints.
  • Ability to properly use electrical, mechanical, and fluid-power testing equipment.
  • Ability to support production independently and be self-motivated.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and data interpretation ability.
  • Broad knowledge of programmable logic controllers and electrical principles.
  • Broad knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Knowledge of plumbing, machine piping, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and central dust collection.
  • Knowledge and use of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment associated with the position.
  • Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • A 2-year degree or equivalent.
  • Five years of experience in related fields.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with panel-building and machine-building practices and techniques.
  • Ability to safely lift and carry up to 55 pounds and safely push or pull up to 58 pounds of force.
  • Ability to perform occasional squatting, crawling, reaching above shoulders, kneeling, and balancing; repetitive grasping and fine manipulation; outside work; work with chemicals, at heights from ladders and platforms, in confined spaces, near energized electrical circuits, and near or on hot equipment or materials; and handle hazardous waste while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical functions, mechanical drive units, industrial hydraulics and pneumatic power systems, plumbing architectures, programmable logic controllers and ladder diagrams, alternating- and direct-current circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, and safety circuits including emergency stops, light curtains, floor mats, safety relays, and safety switches.
  • Use personal-computer knowledge to upgrade, troubleshoot, and operate machine functions through touchscreen controls and machine-operation software, including G-code and M-code programming.
  • Use hand tools, machine-shop equipment, and appropriate test equipment to perform multi-trade repairs on production equipment, dust-collection equipment, and material-handling equipment such as pallet lifts and fork trucks.
  • Evaluate equipment for repairs, enhancements, or upgrades and complete the necessary work.
  • Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and document finished work.
  • Contact vendors, order parts, and maintain inventory of replacement parts for equipment.
  • Implement machines, including rigging and leveling, setting up facilities such as air, hydraulics, dust collection, and safety, and testing and modifying equipment as needed to prepare it for production.
  • Fabricate and install required fixtures, guards, and machine parts, including design, layout, sheet-metal work, welding, machine-shop work, carpentry, and painting as needed.
  • Work with management to schedule and complete requested work.
  • Repair pneumatic drills and screw guns, routers, saw motors, and bearing assemblies for lineal slides and spindles.
  • Assist in deploying total productive maintenance objectives.

About the Company

Andersen Corporation

Manufactures windows and doors for homes

Andersen Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets windows and doors for new construction and remodeling. Its products—from architectural and residential windows to patio doors and accessories—are sold through dealers, showrooms, in-home consultations, professional installation, and an online catalog for parts. The company operates with a vertically integrated model that covers manufacturing, installation, and parts support across a large national footprint, supported by its long history since 1903. Its goal is to be the trusted source for durable, high-quality windows and doors by serving residential and commercial customers and expanding its service network.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bayport, MN
Founded
1995

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