Maintenance Technician

Description

Resume must accompany application.      

Job Purpose: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for successful production and quality by ensuring operation of   machinery, mechanic equipment and building systems under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines including inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts,   tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates   with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and   modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Train less experienced maintenance technicians, as directed by HR and Plant Leadership 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Required qualifications: 

• Basic knowledge in pneumatic systems and circuitry, hydraulic systems and electrical circuitry and able to troubleshoot issues 
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Basic fabrication skills (welding, cutting, fitting)
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to train less experienced maintenance technicians 

Education/Certification/etc. required:

• Technical certificate preferred or enrolled or agree to enroll in a continuing   education program with a commitment to receive a technical certificate in 18 months. 
• At least seven years of maintenance experience required.

Physical Requirements; 

• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service   machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.