Equipment Maintenance Tech

Job Responsibilities Perform all job duties safely and identify opportunities to improve safety throughout the plant. Maintain and repair all equipment to complete work safely, competently, and on time to minimize equipment downtime. Escalate repairs as appropriate to outside contractors with approval of the Maintenance Supervisor. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and assist in developing concepts and solutions to manufacturing process problems. Troubleshoot basic and complex equipment problems and perform repairs to resolve issues. Participate in cross‑functional teams to improve plant operations and equipment as needed. Comply with and understand all safety policies, including LOTO and ArcFlash requirements. Perform PLC programming with a comprehensive understanding of control systems. Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (completed); a technical degree and/or training preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ industrial maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred. Valid driver’s license. Ability to read and understand blueprints and basic electrical schematics. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills, and the ability to repair systems independently. Practical experience with automated equipment and robots, HVAC equipment, simple electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and machine tool operation. Knowledge of metal forming, welding, machine shop equipment and fixture building; able to design and build basic components. Ability to understand unplanned events in the plant, react to contain and determine root cause, and correct those events quickly and properly. Knowledgeable in safety requirements and ensures other team members understand and comply with those requirements; capable of training others on safety and basic electrical systems. Willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement practices. Great attitude to continuously learn and improve knowledge. Able to work with little direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment. Good communication skills and ability to interact at various levels within the company. Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office. Physical Requirements Occasionally carry tool bags weighing up to 25 pounds around a large manufacturing facility. Occasionally work from ladders at heights approaching 10 feet and may work from rooftop structures. Work from heights of up to 40 feet when running conduit, working from sky booms, and unjamming conveyor systems. Climb to the top side of punch presses when accessing storage locations within the facility. Incidental lifting of mechanical components such as compressors, pumps, electric motors and other components with weights approaching 100 pounds from heights ranging from floor level to workbench height (~36 inches). Occasionally lift chain hoists weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to head height (~60 inches) when attaching at ceiling level. Occasionally reach above head height to 67 inches when working on the paint line of conveyor lines, changing bulbs, and running conduit, and reaching while working beneath machinery to repair and update equipment. A variety of below waist level postures, including crouching, kneeling and lying on the ground when working beneath and within expansive equipment such as lasers, interlocks, motors, punch presses, press brakes, cranes, assembly equipment, production conveyor lines, paint lines, welding equipment and formers. Incidental pulling/pushing efforts approach 50 pounds when aligning product units, tightening components, and securing equipment. Occasionally drive company vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, forklift, skyjack, scissor lifts). Actuate foot pedal controls requiring less than 5 pounds when engaging brake and gas pedals. Functional ability to safely work within close proximity to steam lines, water lines, electrical wiring within the laser equipment in areas where ambient temperatures approach 100°F and works outdoors in winter months in temperatures of -20°F and summer months to 100°F. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broan-NuTone LLC