Overview
The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Must have the ability to think independently while functioning in a team environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Repair, replace, adjust, align, inspect, operate, test and reassemble defective or malfunctioning equipment using hand or power tools.
Perform routine maintenance and inspect drives, motors and belts to ensure that equipment / systems are operational.
Connect power unit to machines or thermal oil piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operations.
Repair, replace and/or adjust wear parts.
Fabricate, assemble and install equipment or miscellaneous parts, using hand tools, power tools or welder.
Inserts shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Move machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers and industrial trucks.
Perform general building, construction and plumbing maintenance and repair work as assigned.
Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical, plumbing, machinery and equipment per Work Orders in a timely manner as assigned.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Returning tools to assigned area. Replacing all guards and safety items when work is complete.
Fill in and or assist with training for production and or other maintenance personnel on machine operations and/or adjustments as directed by Supervisor and/or Management.
Complete Purchase Requisitions for new parts, replacement parts, shutdown items, PM items and turn in to Supervisor for approval.
Complete and turn in daily maintenance logs.
Document in log books for changes that may affect the process.
Complete the spare parts inventory checkout procedure.
Know and adhere to all Policy and Procedures – Hot Works, Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and any Safety Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Keep supervisor informed of any significant problems or opportunities related to work activity.
QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of manufacturing experience
Call in hours required to repair equipment breakdowns to minimize plant downtime.
Knowledge of machines including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Ability to use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical testing devices.
Ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral form.
Basic welding skills
Basic Electrical knowledge
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Specialist areas of experience preferred:
An AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance
Two-year technical training in a mechanical or electrical field preferred or equivalent work experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Temperatures within the plant fluctuate based on weather as the plant is not climate controlled
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.