Sr. Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY


This position is responsible for efficiently troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery throughout all departments in the facility while providing support and guidance to other maintenance team members.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Respond safely and efficiently to maintenance and repair needs to equipment and machinery
• Respond to emergency situations during and after standard hours to resolve issues that may arise
• Perform coaching conversations and encouragement to ensure all maintenance employees are supported and challenged to grow and develop within the organization
• Conduct all processes and procedures in accordance with department guidelines
• Review work orders throughout the day and communicate with team members to determine priorities and action items while keeping safety and quality in mind
• Provide support and training to less experienced team members when appropriate
• Write detailed preventive maintenance procedures and develop preventive maintenance schedules
• Document all repairs thoroughly
• Follow all safety programs and policies
• Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
• Assess and identify continuous improvements for process and equipment maintenance
• Troubleshoot, plan, communicate, execute and document equipment repairs in all departments; coordinate repair schedules with area supervisor
• Locate, identify and prepare parts lists to complete repairs
• Assist in prioritizing and budgeting maintenance improvement projects
• Possess and maintain up-to-date knowledge of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
• As a member of the maintenance team, act as "emergency coordinator" - respond immediately to any workplace accidents that arise to tend to the tools and equipment involved


OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)
• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


1. Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent degree, or 5 years work experience
• Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics or related program preferred


2. Experience:
• 1+ years of experience in; programmable logic controller (PLC), computer numerical control (CNC), machining, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, plumbing, and machine repair maintenance


OR
• 5+ years of maintenance related experience; mechanics, hands on repair, etc.
• Advanced technical skills and leadership experience


3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong coordination and judgment skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to properly use appropriate measuring tools
• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and others
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and blueprints for machined parts and equipment
• Leadership training and skills are helpful
• Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call


EQUIPMENT USED
• Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Various manufacturing tools, machines and equipment
• Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.)