
Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.
Under limited supervision, performs highly complex maintenance related to
operations, machinery equipment and automation systems like PLC programming
issues. Incumbents perform major building electrical, construction and
security equipment maintenance and repairs. Modifies, rebuilds and installs
capital equipment. Trains lower-level maintenance technicians, including
drafting of training manuals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Checks the operation of machines and trouble-shoots electrical,
mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, equipment and
automation problems.
Performs highly complex preventative and predictive maintenance on
machines and equipment using various tools and equipment.
Trouble-shoots electrical and electronic controls on manufacturing
equipment for rebuilding, repairing or fabricating purposes.
Diagnoses and resolves PLC issues with articulated robots using
ladder logic and text-based logic programs.
Modifies and rebuilds manufacturing equipment to meet new machine
requirements or production demands with engineering support.
Provides input to proposed manufacturing equipment. Acts as Lead in
the installation of new capital equipment.
Performs major building electrical, construction and security
equipment maintenance and repairs.
Understands and interprets electronic schematics for
trouble-shooting equipment.
Maintains work orders on a daily and weekly basis. Documents all
machine preventative, predictive and/or maintenance repairs clearly
and concisely for historical and future maintenance purposes.
Continues education and/or training by taking a class related to
maintenance technicians’ job on a continuous basis.
Follow safety regulations and adhering to OSHA and Cal OSHA
standards.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in an automation
environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Electromechanical Certificate, a plus.
PLC Certificate, a plus.
Advance knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and
hydraulic processes and repair methods/techniques.
Must understand PLC ladder logic and text-based logic programs
within control systems for manufacturing equipment.
Intermediate to advance skills in reading and interpreting
electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and/or blueprints.
Ability to read safety rules, operating & maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to train others in the maintenance of machines and
continuous learning and application of maintenance
techniques/methods.
Organize and prioritize work orders while meeting deadlines to
minimize production downtime.
Work under direct supervision, independently and foster a
cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team.
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise
Resources Planning (ERP) System.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:
Electromechanical Certificate, a plus.
PLC Certificate, a plus.
Forklift, Genie Boom and Scissor Lift Certificates, a plus.
Salary $32.69 - $43.75
Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.

Founded in 1918, Nitto has developed our business globally to offer various products in fields such as electronics, automobiles, housing, infrastructure, environment, and medicine.
The Nitto Group strives to become a centennial company that is always trusted by customers, embraced by employees with pride, makes an active contribution to society, and continuously grows on a global scale with our slogan, “Innovation for Customers.”