Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages, and test equipment
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with MIOSHA requirements
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and understand Ladder Logic diagram for troubleshooting purposes
• Positive working attitude in a high paced environment
• Maintain workspace and inventory in a neat and organized fashion

Expectations:

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives
• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect
• Actively support the E&E values

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work in high, precarious places
• Vibration
• Confined space

Noise Level:

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:

• Standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, sitting constantly
• Ability to multi-task in different settings and variations to the work environment
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 pounds frequently

Special Vision Requirements:

• Close vision (sharp vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (sharp vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively perform duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman status through an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required

Experience:

• 5-10 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes

Certifications:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively perform duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:

• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming helpful

Communication skills:

• Speak effectively with fellow employees
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills:

• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra

Other Skills:

• Detail oriented
• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and ladder logic prints. Make changes to prints if changes are made

Third shift 11:00PM- 7:30AM Sunday- Thursday