Plant Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Excellent established and growing company in business for over 50 years is seeking a strong multi-craft mechanical-electrical maintenance technician to join the team! Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO and more. 

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for immigration consideration is unavailable.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II

Location: North Salt Lake, UT

Pay Range: 27.40/hr - 35.25/hr

Shift : 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Friday, potential overtime daily and weekends. Most techs average around 45 hours a week.

Summary :
Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (extruders, corrugators, extrusion die, DC/AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc.).
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.
Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Proficient using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.
Understanding basic machine function and Sequence Of Operations of production machinery.
Proficient in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
Arc Flash and PPE Requirements.
Strong industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills
Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution.
AC & DC Drive / Motor PMs, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and VFD programming .
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendors
Troubleshoot PLC I/O hardware and sensors

Educational Requirements:
High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience- Required
Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic – Preferred

Preferred Experience:
5 years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
Plastic manufacturing process knowledge.

Physical Requirements:
The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet.
The employees will be working specified shifts, and moving around at all times which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours.
Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes.
The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
The Position requires full range of body motion, on a daily basis, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.