Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisorInspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of toolsKnowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activitiesPractices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilitiesShares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandablePossesses strong troubleshooting skillsGeneral knowledge of tools both hand tools and power toolsAbility to provide personal tools as requiredMust be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidanceHighly organized with an emphasis on detailOrganize parts and materials in the proper locationsLift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompaniedDisplay a positive team player approach supporting management objectivesAble to follow directions wellDisplay the willingness to learnAbility to work with other departments to ensure overall successOther duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School graduate or GED required1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirableMust possess a valid state driver’s licenseMust have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small toolsWilling to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001” to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc