Maintenance Tech I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes according to the established standard operating procedures and guidelines by performing the following tasks.

 

Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):

1. Review work orders daily for repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, mixers, packaging equipment, conveyer systems, and other production machines and facility equipment; estimate material requirements and repairs and/or replace defective parts as needed
2. Analyze mechanical and other operation problems and take corrective action; repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary
3. Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Check fill weights and adjust accordingly during production to ensure specifications are met.
4. Inspect workpiece for defects and measures workpiece, using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation. Extract or lift jammed pieces from machine, using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bar. 
5. Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
6. Clean and lubricate shaft, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts; conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
7. Setup and operate machine tools, such as hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, drill press, lathe, grinder, or other equipment to repair machine parts; use all tools as instructed.
8. Prepare reports and maintain record of purchases, daily activities, work orders, preventative maintenance, etc.
9. Complete daily assigned tasks to meet production volume and schedule.
10. Ensure that work environment is maintained clean, safe and organized.
11. Perform related duties as required by supervision.

 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required; vocational education or training is preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in general repairs and line maintenance in industrial setting is required.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills in English is required; ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, repair or procedure manuals, correspondence; effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
• Proficiency in basic math and computer skills; add, subtract multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, or decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, to analyze equipment output according to specifications and submit reports on performance and progress, basic skills in MS Office
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment; experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Must be team oriented and work well as part of a team in order to effectively collaborate with other departments to effectively and efficiently meet established goals for the company; willingness to assist other employees
• Requires strong reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standards exist; ability to interpret technical information furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint, mathematical or schedule form
• Possess attention to detail; specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision., depth perception, and ability to quickly adjust focus, requires goof eye/hand/foot coordination
• Time management skills in order to maintain the production pace with other team members

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to moderately loud within the warehouse.
• This is a fast paced, hands-on physical work environment and is required to stand for long periods of time
• Involves repetitive motion
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, reaching, feeling, handling and grasping of materials
• Must be able to lift weight up to 50 pounds

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: 

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.