Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary:Repair and maintain Machinery and equipment such as conveyors, wrappers, hydraulic /pneumatic systems, electric motors, gearboxes,extruders, controls and PLC equipment.Duties and Responsibilities*Operate, troubleshoot, repair and conducts PM's on all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.*Ensure compliance with Lockout/tag out requirements and all applicable safety requirements.*Troubleshoot and work on system peripherals of PLC controls*Conduct daily walk-through of facility noting deficiencies and initating corrective action.*Uses computers to document maintenance and PM actions and parts usage in CMMS*Communicate effectively at all levels within the facility*Operate powered lifting equipment in support of maintenance functions.*Analyze, understand and apply equipment knowledge to process improvements.*Train others in mechanical, electrical and facility level roles as needed.*Ability to perform job requirements using equipment including but not limited to: stairs, ladders, various types of lifits, electrical testing equipment, mechanical repair equipment and other types of tools.*Meet performance, production and departmental goals.*Backfill maintenance positions as necessary.*Other duties as assignedRequirements:*AAS degree or equiavlent experience desired.*Two (2) years or more of related experience and/or technical, mechanical or electrical training is perfered but not required.*Perferred 4+ years maintenance in a production environment.*Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.*Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.*Ability to work 12 hour shifts*Ability to work in extreme heat*Ability to work at heights of 40 ft or more.*Ability to use mathematic skills to perform simple calculations in a work environment.*Must be able to stand for long periods of time.*Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs, bend, stoop, climb, Kneel and reach. Some repetitive work*Ability to analyze a viriety of systemic problems and based on the analysis, recommend and take a proper course of action.Environment:Work area is a manufacturing environment which is not climate controlled year round with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud requiring hearing protection.