Facilities Engineer Welding

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Job Description:

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Role Definition

This position is responsible for the Robot and Welding commodity within the Maintenance Department. Key responsibilities include maintaining and improving KPIs, managing resources, overseeing preventive maintenance and TPM documentation, supporting capital projects, and driving performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve maintenance routines, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the plant and department.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and propose solutions for recurring issues.
• Monitor and manage inventory of parts and tools for infrastructure components and services.
• Provide specialized support for equipment service issues and work requests.
• Collaborate with facility engineers and support manufacturing and related departments on projects involving machining equipment.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Control Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications:

• Prepare and present information in production meetings.
• Maintain close coordination with production and process teams.
• Collaborate on capital projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Problem Solving:

• Maintain logs and analyze data to enhance performance indicators.
• Continuously improve maintenance routines and procedures.

Project Management:

• Evaluate and implement capital projects to improve departmental KPIs.
• Participate in the development and execution of maintenance strategies.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives.

Engineering and Technology:

• Strong technical knowledge of Robots, Welding Equipment and subsystems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical diagrams.
• Solid understanding of control systems and electronic components

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:

• Knowledge of organizational standards and procedures related to maintenance.
• Ability to plan, guide, and monitor maintenance processes for compliance.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:

• Proficient in troubleshooting tools and techniques.
• Capable of anticipating, detecting, and resolving technical issues in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Santa Catarina.
• Travel Requirement: 10%
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:24 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekend Coverage: One weekend per month, based on staff rotation
• English Advanced English

Top Candidates will have:

• Engineering degree with experience in Robot and Welding equipment.
• OEM training on metal-cutting equipment.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Advanced SAP knowledge.
• Training in PLC and FANUC control systems.

Final details:

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