Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support for production operations and lead complex maintenance activities with the assistance of other team members.
• Provide mentorship to more junior technicians to advance their abilities and improve the overall maintenance department skill set.
• Use basic and advanced hand tools (gear pullers, honing/lapping tools, precision levels and alignment tools, etc.).
• Use basic and advanced power tools (hydraulic power jacks, belt lacing machines, mag drills, etc.).
• Use basic and moderately advanced measuring devices.
• Drive a forklift.
• Use lifting equipment (hoists, boom cranes, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Use standard shop equipment (bandsaw, hydraulic press, lathe, mill, brake/shear, etc.).
• Work in confined or tight spaces.
• Read and understand mechanical and wiring interconnect drawings, and service manuals.
• Basic troubleshooting abilities of motion controls and electrical & electronic circuits, and sensors.
• Thorough understanding of general facility and equipment maintenance (plumbing, electrical, construction, rigging, anchoring, cabinetry, etc.).
• Must be able to provide a collection of standard hand tools for daily use and a storage container to secure them.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, to include but not limited to-machine lubrication, adjustments and alignments, part repairs, general safety, and operational checks, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment with minimal instruction or supervision.
• Proficient in machining, welding, fabrication, or a specialized related trade, etc.
• Ability to service and overhaul basic and some advanced components (air/hydraulic cylinders/motors, valve assemblies, pumps, motion elements, supporting sub-systems, etc.).
• Quickly prioritize outages and tasks while multitasking.
• Analyze and resolve issues with minimal assistance.
• Complete paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Lead complex maintenance activities and projects and train or mentor other team members as necessary.
• Work on equipment with safety as the top priority.
• Able to work various shifts and overtime as required with little notice to meet production demands.
• Work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Work safely in compliance with company and safety guidelines.
• Keep a clean organized work area.

Skills:

• 2 years of technical training or 5+ years’ related experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more skilled maintenance disciplines such as: complex mechanical devices/systems, electrical controls, electronics, PLC programming and troubleshooting, sensors/sensing, etc.
• Prior Lockout/Tagout experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (written or verbally).

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, lockout/tagout, safety standards, and preventative maintenance.