MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the performance, maintenance and preventive/predictive activities for production machinery, facilities, and mobile equipment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to perform all duties and activities to create a safe, environmentally compliant workplace that produces high quality products in a cost-efficient manner.
• Must perform all duties and activities in a manner that is aligned with our company values:  Integrity, Humility, Innovation, Openness to Change, Collaboration, Excellence & Customer Focus.
• Assists with the preventive/predictive maintenance inspections and service on equipment, mobile machinery, and facilities.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using diagnostic equipment, calibration devices, micrometers, and other gauges/tools.
• Tests and operates all equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with all specifications.  (Safety, quality, environmental compliance, etc.)
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling, as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure long-lasting & effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts such as filters for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed (written and typed in SAP system).
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and filter/lubrication/oil supplies utilizing Lean/5S methods.
• Coordinates with Supervisors/managers to schedule regular PM maintenance on machines.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confers with production supervisors/managers/process engineering regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Will assist Maintenance Electricians within appropriate experience and training capabilities. (ex. Changing electrical terminals to replace motors, running cables/wires, basic electrical trouble shooting for lower voltage systems, etc.)
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong welding (MIG/TIG), cutting (Torch, plasma), and fabricating skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and heavy industrial environment.
• Proficient reading blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must have willingness and ability to train others including operators, less experienced maintenance crews and contractors.
• Must have basic computer and typing skills.
• Must complete and maintain any assigned company required training and certifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS diploma or equivalent required.  Some vocational, technical or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, preferred.  1-5 years’ experience in heavy industrial environment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be capable of operating all manufacturing and mobile equipment including loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Must be able to work wearing appropriate safety PPE including respirators.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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