Maintenance Technician II | M-F | Pay Based on Experience | Climate Controlled Facility

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for building, repairing and overhauling manufacturing equipment, jigs, and fixtures. Assists engineers, production and manufacturing managers with repair jobs and other projects, such as building maintenance, special projects, fixtures, equipment, etc.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with production and manufacturing leaders to start machines, to inspect or test parts and machines, and to observe mechanical operation to troubleshoot and determine fixes and alternate solutions for issues.
2. Collaborates with design team and other engineers or leaders to install, replace or change machines or machine parts, according to specifications. Supports production and manufacturing through implementation periods and to determine proper 5S for smooth implementation and any necessary troubleshooting.
3. Builds and designs custom production equipment, jigs, and fixtures using off the shelf pieces, and customizing for special projects.
4. Performs repairs, rebuilding, or overhaul work of manufacturing equipment, jigs, and fixtures from blueprints, company manufacturing manuals, written or verbal instructions.
5. Assists in cleaning up facilities following special projects or implementation of new equipment throughout the facilities, including production, manufacturing, warehouse, or general building projects. Includes collecting and discarding of parts or equipment and disposing of properly.
6. Performs routine preventative maintenance, service, etc., on production and manufacturing equipment as scheduled. Verifies machines or equipment is fully operational prior to marking job as complete. Record and file all required PM paperwork accordingly.
7. Follows proper safety protocol and procedures during all manners of work, including, but not limited to, lockout-tagout regulations, clean work area expectations, and safety audit checklists (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
8. Assists in maintaining stock of materials, equipment or products that are generally needed for production or building maintenance.
9. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
10. Other responsibilities may be added as required.

AUTHORITY

1. May request necessary supplies and resources required to complete the jobs assigned.
2. Alerts supervision of problems with materials, tools, fixtures, machinery, etc.
3. Suggests improved or alternate methods of design or processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of two years' experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
2. 2-year technical degree from community college, 3 years in a trades industry, or 2 years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
3. Able to use required tools, fixtures, rulers, and read blueprints and specifications.
4. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including PLCs.
5. Strong attention to detail and care to prevent damage to complex machines, parts, and tools.
6. Able to work independently with little supervision.
7. Able to troubleshoot and prepare alternate resolutions.
8. Good work attendance and dependability.
9. Must have good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems as they intermix in industrial equipment for high-speed manufacturing.
10. Must be able to learn and apply new skills (i.e. latest manufacturing technology).
11. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance are preferred for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform physical labor, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push and pull. The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or exert force from 25 up to 75 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Employee must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate machinery for precision work.

The job requires use of respirator; must pass the physical requirement and be fit tested for respirator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in the Machine design work area or at internal equipment sites throughout the building.