Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to support equipment readiness, reliability, and availability to Hardwire through the application of maintenance services, planning, and troubleshooting.

Position Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will handle a variety of situations and support the Maintenance Manager with the following responsibilities:

• Using planned maintenance schedules to maximize equipment availability, reducing unplanned maintenance and avoidable costs.


• Managing/analyzing maintenance data collection and information gathering to improve the planned maintenance service in the future


• Work with production managers and other personnel to schedule regular maintenance on all equipment


• Order and keep an inventory of tools, supplies and spare parts needed for various types of equipment


• Manage 3rd Party service contractors for repairs, service, & preventative maintenance


• Create and update/maintain procedure manuals for safety related items, including LOTO and routine required inspections


• Estimating costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment

Education and Experience

• 5 or more years mechanical and facility maintenance experience


• Experience using and administering a CMMS, ie eMaint.


• Background in ensuring safe practices in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment


• Background with a working knowledge of hydraulics, pumps and motors, variable frequency drives, plant electrical distribution, electrical controls, and troubleshooting.


• Some working knowledge of PLC’s.  Ability to troubleshoot from a schematic or technical manual.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hydraulic presses, CNC machines, process heating and cooling.


• Strong communication skills with technical orientation.  Engineering, mathematical, organizational and problem-solving skills.  Ability to communicate with technical service providers for off-site support.


• Working knowledge of panel building.


• Possess a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and engineering concepts.


• Must be detail-oriented.


• Must have the ability to meet deadlines and organize.


• Understanding of basic financial concepts, such as estimating and budgeting.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel. PLC software background is a plus.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account


• Employer-paid Group Term Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• 401K matching program


• Discretionary bonus program   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

May be required to stand for extended periods of time.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for machine and computer related activities and other tasks.

Work Environment

Work performed in a combination of manufacturing and office environment.  Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, or oils.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt