Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician opportunity in Sidney, OH, for an experienced candidate with both electrical and mechanical industrial troubleshooting experience. Safely perform a wide range of duties relating to installation, troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance, and preventive maintenance of machining equipment with minimal supervision. Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and maintain facility-related systems and equipment. Conduct troubleshooting of complex equipment and systems. Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to the maintenance program and system design. Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required Should have a strong working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems. Electrical/PLC background beneficial. Experience analyzing and troubleshooting 480VAC 3phase power systems Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery. Able to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify solutions or approaches to problems. Possesses basic understanding of variable frequency drives, motor starters, overloads, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other electrical circuits. Able to work safely with hazardous chemicals and wear personal protective equipment as required. Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools. Observe mechanical devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoot accordingly. Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete. Repair broken or defective parts/equipment, which may include grinding and welding. Tear down, clean, and rebuild equipment daily to ensure compliance with general safety requirements. Assist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors. Communicate with Maintenance Colleagues, Production Supervisors, and Plant Management, as needed. Follow all applicable rules and procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Arc Flash, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and other related programs. Actively participate on Safety Committee Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Teams to improve operations and safety. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Experience: 5+ years of experience in an industrial, electrical, or mechanical manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr