Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician

Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 10+ hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge / Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Knowledge and use of micrometers and calipers.
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to use hand & portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).
• Ability to obtain rigging training and certification (as needed).
• Ability to obtain welding certification (as needed).

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• Education High School diploma or GED required.
• Must complete NFPA 70E training within 180 days of assignment.
• One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding.
• Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY - FREQUENTLY - CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%) - (31-60%) - (61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

1-10 LBS - X

11-20 LBS - X

21-40 LBS - X

41-50 LBS -

51 OR MORE LBS

PUSHING OR PULLING:

1-40 LBS - X

41-50 LBS - X

51 OR MORE LBS - X

BENDING OR STOOPING - X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL - X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES - X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS - X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) - X

WALKING - X

STANDING - X

SITTING - X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES - X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) - X

VISION - X

HEARING - X

DEXTERITY - X

HAND EYE COORDINATION - X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.