Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary and Key Objectives

This position is responsible for overseeing both the machinery and mechanical equipment located at the facility.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on foam converting equipment, facility systems, and facilities maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

• Maintain and calibrate production machinery including slitters, laminators, presses, and CNC foam cutters.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

• Document maintenance activities and repairs using work orders.

• Work with Production to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

• Assists with machine set-ups, movements, layouts, adjustments, upgrades, equipment installations, and continuous improvement projects.

• Maintains spare part inventory and work area.

• Assists with fixtures, gages, and special equipment as needed.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Competencies:

• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems including gears, belts, bearings, and motors.

• Ability to identify and resolve issues with wiring, sensors, relays, and control panels.

• Skilled in maintaining and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Capable of executing scheduled maintenance tasks (Preventive Maintenance) to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively.

• Clear verbal and written communication with Production Supervisor and team.

Preferred Competencies:

• Familiarity with foam converting equipment such as slitters, laminators, die cutters, CNC routers, and presses.

• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers and automated systems.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S principles.

• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

*Supervisory Responsibility:*Position has no supervisory responsibility.

***Work Environment: ***

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full time, scheduled Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with occasional overtime or weekend as needed.

Travel: 5%

Required Education/Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Education:

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or mechanical technology. Associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field a plus. Experience: 3-5 years of maintenance experience specifically in foam converting or related industries (e.g., plastics, textiles, packaging). Exposure to PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, and VFDs.

Bilingual a plus.

Additional EligibilityQualifications: None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*About Reilly Foam Corporation: *Experienced, Dedicated, Trusted for over 50 years, Reilly Foam Corporation has specialized in engineered foams for thousands of consumer, medical, and industrial applications. With four locations across the United States, 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space, state of the art equipment, and modern fabrication technology, the possibilities are endless! Reilly Foam’s knowledgeable and experienced staff of foam experts excel at every aspect of foam fabrication, processing, and creative solutions for any and every application. Whether the job is large or small, customer satisfaction is always our most important goal!