Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support of production operations and lead complex maintenance activities with the assistance of other team members.
• Provide mentorship to more junior technicians to advance their abilities and improve the overall maintenance department skill set.
• Use basic and advanced hand tools (gear pullers, honing,lapping tools, precision levels and alignment tools, etc.).
• Use basic and advanced power tools (hydraulic power jacks, belt lacing machines, mag drills, etc.).
• Use basic and moderately advanced measuring devices.
• Drive a forklift.
• Use lifting equipment (hoists, boom cranes, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Use standard shop equipment (bandsaw, hydraulic press, lathe, mill, brake,shear, etc.).
• Work in confined or tight spaces.
• Read and understand mechanical and wiring interconnect drawings, and service manuals.
• Basic troubleshooting abilities of motion controls and electrical & electronic circuits, and sensors.
• Thorough understanding of general facility and equipment maintenance (plumbing, electrical, construction, rigging, anchoring, cabinetry, etc.).
• Must be able to provide a collection of standard hand tools for daily use and a storage container to secure them.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, to include but not limited to-machine lubrication, adjustments and alignments, part repairs, general safety, and operational checks, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment with minimal instruction or supervision.
• Proficient in machining, welding, fabrication, or a specialized related trade, etc.
• Ability to service and overhaul basic and some advanced components (air,hydraulic cylinders,motors, valve assemblies, pumps, motion elements, supporting sub-systems, etc.).
• Quickly to prioritize outages and tasks while multitasking.
• Analyze and resolve issues with minimal assistance.
• Complete paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Lead complex maintenance activities and projects and train or mentor other team members as necessary.
• Work on equipment with safety as the top priority.
• Able to work various shifts and overtime as required with little notice to meet production demands.
• Work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Work safely in compliance with company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Keep a clean organized work area..

Skills:

• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient in using advanced hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and service manuals.
• Experienced in preventative maintenance and safety compliance.
• Forklift and lifting equipment operation expertise.
• Strong mentorship and team leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in machining, welding, fabrication, or related trades

Education/Experience:

• Basic PLC coding and programming knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in HVAC, compressed air, dust collection, and electrical distribution are pluses.
• Lift up to 50lbs, stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk and climb stairs.
• Must be comfortable working at heights over 30 ft indoors or outdoors under conditions of high heat or extreme cold and wind.
• Exposure to normal factory environment: dust, heat, and noise. Candidate must be able to withstand heat more than 95 degrees.