Maintenance Technician

WORK 4 DAYS A WEEK! MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 5am-3pm

• All plant maintenance repairs, including troubleshooting production equipment, such as tenoners, moulders, finger jointers, CNC routers, PLC equipment.
• Basic operation of lathe, mill, and surface grinders to produce basic parts needed on repairs or projects.
• Work with close tolerances to ensure maximum machine performance.
• Unload, transport and install machinery, working closely with factory representative on set-up as well as assist in operator training, if necessary.
• Assist in developing knowledge and skills in other maintenance personnel when needed.
• Possess basic knowledge of computer-assisted equipment and all the components parts (programmable controllers).
• Estimate time and parts needed to complete machinery upgrades where effective cost control is a prime factor for consideration during this analysis.
• Test live electrical circuits.
• Order specialty parts from vendors.
• Ability to complete required paperwork, including timesheets, purchase requisitions, and work orders.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of chemicals used (Right to Know).
• Ability to take responsibility on projects and machine repairs to ensure a quality job with a minimum amount of downtime.
• Ability to adjust machines to ensure quality assurance standards.

• Must have a minimum of two years experience as maintenance technician in a manufacturing company.
• Associates degree in electromechanical technology or the willingness to pursue an associates degree in electromechanical technology.
• Must provide complete set of own hand tools and lockable tool storage unit.
• Must possess advanced skills in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics and intermediate electrical skills.
• Must have the ability to perform safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out programs.
• Must be able to perform work assignments using ladders, scaffolding, man lifts and tow motors.
• Must be cooperative and work in a positive manner with other team members; exhibit leadership skills.
• Must be able to work independently and have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have the ability to maintain concentration and composure under stressful situations.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.