Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain machine tools and industrial machines, while applying the knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Works to supply products and services that meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. Follows the documented quality systems and processes to satisfy our customers’ needs.

· Observes machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine the need for adjustment or repair.

· Manage part inventory for machine repairs.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines and equipment continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Must coordinate time with production supervisors to complete.

· Communicate verbally and in writing with several departments, outside venders, manufacturers, and sales representatives in the coordination of obtaining parts and making repairs.

· Reviews blueprints, sketches, machine parts, or specifications to determine the best means to maintain all equipment in all buildings.

· Dismantles machine or equipment, using hand tools or power tools, to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.

· Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.

· Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

· Use Maintenance Pro software to schedule and record all maintenance tasks.

· May assist managers and supervisors in other duties as needed.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

· Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

· Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of various structures.

· Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

· Safety and Security; Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.

· Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating materials.

· Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, overhead cranes, company vehicles, etc.

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

· Repairing and Maintaining Equipment: Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.

· Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

· Tools: Personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, electrical PPE, etc.), welding machines, hammers, drain cleaning equipment, computers, and phone.

· Technology: Maintenance Pro software, Internet browser software, electronic mail software, and spreadsheet software.

Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years prior industrial equipment, machine, and facility maintenance experience.

· Technical certifications in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and/or hydraulics from a technical college or program; 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferences

· Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts.

· Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience.

· Knowledge of Siemens or Allen Bradley ladder logic.

· Experience with 480-volt 3 phase circuits dealing with electrical supply and manufacturing equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Environment and Conditions

· Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and be able to communicate verbally and in writing and take direction. The employee is frequently required to be in a stationary position, move about the buildings, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, small spaces, electrical, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The position is required to be on call and is a shared schedule with other maintenance technician to address any issues that may arise during other shifts.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.