Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, heating systems, plumbing, systems, electrical systems, pneumatic tools, welding equipment, power material moving equipment and all other equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Preparation

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Have all necessary tools required at your work station and in proper working condition
• Follow proper lock out/tag out procedures

Tasks

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Adjust functional part of devices and control instruments
• Lubricates and clean parts
• Starts machines to test their performance
• Sets up and operates metal working tools and machines to make and repair parts
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines
• Building Maintenance as needed.
• Other jobs or projects as assigned

Quality

• Be sure equipment is operating properly before being allowed to be used manufacturing

Safety

• Follow all OSHA and safety policies
• Use all required PPE equipment

Maintain Work Practices

• Keep a clean and organized work area using the 5S standard
• Work well with other co-workers and supervision
• It is expected that you be at your work station at the start of your shift and immediately after your breaks and lunch

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Experience:

• One to two years related experience and/or training.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to work overtime
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of various trades
• Possess required tools

Process Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all processes used in product manufacturing

Initiative:

• Achieves high percent of task target dates.
• Suggests, develops and improves current work processes.
• Willing to assist others when his/her tasks are complete.
• Contributes ideas to improve current processes.

Interpersonal:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of co-workers and vendors.
• Contributes to a positive working environment.

Organization:

• Skilled in planning, organizing resources and establishing priorities for work assignments for optimum results.
• Able to handle multiple projects.

Communication:

• Able to effectively present ideas and information through excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Quality of Work:

• Able to be consistently accurate.
• Able to follows tasks to completion in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.