Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical problems in facility.
• Plans repair work using blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. 
• Performs the maintenance (predictive and preventative) of equipment and processes in support of the company’s production and growth objectives.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks and completing associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs work and assists in maintaining operations in compliance with applicable policies and OSHA regulations
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Train production operators on the safe operation and minor maintenance of plant equipment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime as needed. 
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.  

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions from Maintenance Managers or Department Manager.
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite, and respectful manner but maintain individual drive.
• Ability to complete projects or assigned tasks in timely manner. 
• Ability to support and participate in continuous improvement activities. 
• Knowledge of basic math skills including counting, adding, subtracting, measuring, etc. 
• Knowledge with reading and understanding blueprints.
• Knowledge of general carpentry, electrical, and repair.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with troubleshooting issues and making repairs on bearings, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Strong understanding/background in 24V DC, 120VAC, single phase, 220/240 VAC, 480 VAC, and 3 phase.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience working independently by the timely completion of preventative and condition-based maintenance requirements on presses, hydraulic systems, engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Manufacturing experience following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications to trouble shoot malfunctions. 
• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, stooping, twisting, lifting, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds consistently. 
• Visual acuity necessary to perform job task safely and effectively.