Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The role of the Maintenance Technician Level 2 is a valuable member of the plant technical team who supports the plant operations so products can be manufactured without interruption. Maintenance Technicians will have a critical role in the organization and will be responsible for performing preventive, planned and emergency maintenance. Level 2 Maintenance Technician will have a trade school degree/certificate and 10+ years of verifiable experience or a Journeyman card and be able to lead level 1 maintenance technicians on work to be performed. This role reports to the shift maintenance supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Work safely by following all rules, processes and procedures established by the plant management team.

* Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned work area.

* Report to work at least 10 minutes before shift start to receive work assignment and apply all required PPE.

* Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.

* Diagnoses equipment failures, find the root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team.

* Maintain facilities and related equipment by properly following preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshooting and installing electrical and mechanical components as required to keep all facilities functional as needed. * Performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on machines, equipment and plant facilities.

* Maintains 5S and housekeeping in all work areas, especially when completed work on the production floor. * Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on machines and equipment.

* Takes initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

* Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).

* Uses maintenance systems effectively (PM Tracking (Infor), Spares Inventory (Tofino), Issue Tracking).

* Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.

* Recommends countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.

* Participates in Total Productive Maintenance team while taking on small improvement projects to assist in improving the factory.

* Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example. * Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor. * Provide complete set of tools to perform maintenance activities.

* Perform work on an aerial lift and operate a industrial fork truck and similar equipment * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management team.

Requirements: * Trade school certified as an Industrial/Electrician/Millwright or Industrial/Mechanic is preferred with 10+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation or technical military experience in lieu of degree or possession of a Journeymans card. * Powdered Industrial Truck Permit and Aerial Work Permit (requires passing scores on the Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Work training tests * Ability to pass Maintenance Technician aptitude test

* Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics (AB/Fanuc)

* Skilled at troubleshooting injection molding machines, robotics, plastic welding equipment, automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems.

* Sound mechanical aptitude, comfortable getting dirty.

* Familiarity with complex machinery, electrical circuits, and plant operating equipment.

* Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team.

* Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work.

* Strong controls understanding and troubleshooting skills (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, others).

* Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding.

* Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc.).

* Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

* Willing to perform shift and overtime as required.

* Provide personal tool box, tools and equipment.

* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.PDN-9c4785ea-0575-48b8-8c9b-ea4d536b709a