Maintenance Technician

Job description: Tapco Companies has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will set up, adjust, and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production uptime, quality and safety on equipment. A candidate should have strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge with some basic electrical experience. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities: 1. Analyzes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and operational problems 2. PLC knowledge is a plus but not required. 3. Strong hydraulic and electrical background recommended 4. Must know how to read electrical and hydraulic and pneumatic prints 5. Plan for and take corrective action as needed. 6. Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment, performs preventative and corrective maintenance. 7. Recommends or initiates modification or replacement of components which fails to meet acceptable operating standards. 8. Maintain maximum production and quality by making correct adjustments 9. Review production schedule and make equipment changes as needed 10. Troubleshoot and test equipment to check operations 11. Perform scheduled maintenance 12. Make preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment 13. Repair and diagnose problems with support equipment such as compressors, cooling towers, and tube mill and cutting related equipment. Maintenance Technician Requirements: 1. High school diploma or GED 2. 4 years prior Manufacturing Maintenance experience. 3. Familiarity with manufacturing and production environment. 4. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving skills. 5. Extensive experience working with mechanical and power driven systems. 6. Good communication skills and must work well with others. 7. Must be reliable, dependable and be at work on time. 8. Must be able to do things on your own and be self-directed. Qualified candidates may apply by clicking "Apply Now." Next, select your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. Click "Continue." Your resume will be viewed online. No further action is needed.