Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

Perform primary Preventive Maintenance and electrical, mechanical, sheet metal, welding and pipefitting duties which involve replacing, repairing, and cleaning equipment and/or component parts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs all functions of the job in a safe manner and promptly reports any unsafe behaviors to the shift supervisor.

· Maintains, installs, operates, sets up and tests all types of plant equipment; both mechanically and electrically. This also includes

  any lubrication or other periodic servicing of same.

· Reads and works from basic blueprints and drawings to perform maintenance and service, install and/or modify equipment.

· Reads wiring diagrams and sketches, electric, mechanic, pneumatic and hydraulic.

· Is knowledgeable of Underwriters and NEMA codes and requirements and is able to work to same.

· Possesses sufficient knowledge for correct analysis of mechanical/electrical difficulty and makes necessary corrections by root  

  cause analysis 5W 1H.

· Always works with safety in mind and is knowledgeable of LOTO, machine guarding and other safety rules, policies, procedures

  and laws.

· Assembles, dismantles and/or moves any type of equipment using proper tools, rigging and gear.

· Maintains good housekeeping sufficient to insure safety and uphold plant standards.

· Performs repairs and maintenance on piping, and any plant equipment.

· Disassembles and assembles motors, gearboxes, speed regulators, controllers and other types of electrical equipment. Also

  works on bearings, slip rings, brushes, gears, mounts, etc.

· Installs and repairs electrical conduit, connections and splices cable.

· Uses all types of testing equipment normally used in an industrial setting.

· Diagnoses both electrical and mechanical problems and develops fastest, low cost options to fix.

· Is willing and able to instruct, train and direct the efforts of others.

· Works alone or in cooperation with others and other department to do any work on any plant equipment in the most time and

  cost efficient manner.

· Handles all maintenance requests as directed

· Operates any plant mobile or hoisting equipment for the performance of maintenance/engineering work.

· Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

· Troubleshooting electric, mechanic, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic industrial equipment 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

The employee should hold the following abilities:

· Must be able to read, write, and speak English

· Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

· Must possess strong communication and organizational skills

· Must have the ability to multi-task

· Must have strong internal and external customer service skills

· Must work well in team environment

· Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations

· Must have a minimum of 2 years of minimal industrial maintenance.

· Must be available for off shift call duty on a scheduled basis.

· Must be certifiable within 90-day probationary period.

· Must be able to troubleshoot controls related systems using controls PC software.

· Must be able to complete or oversee project work or craft work when required.

· Must be willing and able to train others on advanced craft or controls related skills.

· Must learn new controls technologies and systems as required throughout plant.