Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment. Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areasQualifications:Completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferredSuccessful completion and qualifying scoring on Ramsay Maintenance Skills Assessment3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)Ability to work within an integrated operating enterpriseAbility to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentationAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to read and interpret electrical schematicsAbility to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routesPhysical Requirements:Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of timeMust be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reachMust be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust be able to climb or balanceMust be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 poundsMust be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsVision Requirements:Close visionDistance visionColor visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusWorking Conditions:Exposure to high temperaturesFumes or airborne particlesMoving mechanical parts and vibrationLoud noise levelPay Range: USD $34.50/Hr. - USD $41.00/Hr.