Maintenance Technician-Can Fill

SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, production machines and equipment. Performs advanced troubleshooting, works with general supervision and may provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of production or processing equipment; observes and listens to operating machines, mechanical devices or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. May use hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools; replaces defective part with new part or repairs.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, tool maker, maintenance lead/supervisor, to diagnose malfunction.
• Troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair machine control circuitry/controls.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, electrical multi-meter, gages, etc.
• May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• May be assigned to a specific area of the business i.e., Can Making, Can Filling or General Maintenance
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/ Knowledge:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Possesses all basic and some advanced skills and knowledge. Has a thorough understanding of the total process flow.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Personal Competencies:

Sets good examples for others, good role model. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Considers the impact on the customer when making decisions. Uses judgment and tact.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.

Certificates, Licenses and Training:

Requires forklift, crane and hoist certification.

Computer Skills:

Must have basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.