Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Maintenance Technician is to help improve safety and overall equipment effectiveness by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through the maintenance, installation, and control of all mechanical equipment and systems onsite. The incumbent ensures that services are safely provided in the correct amount of time, at the right cost, and at a high level of precision. 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Powered Lift Truck, personal computer & keyboard; basic tools, electrical testing equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

·    Responsible for executing daily Preventive Maintenance and Inspection tasks.

·    Responsible for executing assigned mechanical corrective work orders related to the priority of the business.

·    Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment in compliance with standard work, mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulations.

·    Assist with mechanical system installation, troubleshooting and repair as needed.

·    Proficient with hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical systems and circuits, as well as contributing to improved designs and manufacturing processes.

·    Maintain records of mechanical PM’s.

·    Perform routine maintenance on production an auxiliary equipment [e.g. HF presses, Air Compressor, presses, sitters, rewinds] and Spring Lake support.

·    Understanding the concept of “Equipment Reliability”, as it pertains to Preventive Maintenance. 

·    Ability to schedule and balance priorities; possess strong adherence to deadlines while communicating progress and needs with the supervisor

·    Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the incumbent and their manager. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of the function. Nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

OWNS

·        Safety

·        House Keeping

·        Monitor and repair equipment on a regular basis

·        Oversee building exterior and interior maintenance tasks daily.

·        Fabricated tools, brackets and guards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·    Basic math skills

·    The ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing.

·    Ability to safely operate power industrial equipment including forklift, pallet jack, electrical testing equipment

DIRECTION EXERCISED

This position supervises no other. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to machinery and airborne particles.  The noise level can be loud, including pounding and grinding.   Safety gear, such as goggles, gloves, and helmets should be worn on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

·     Walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling

·     Reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling

·     Talking and/hearing

·     Seeing; depth perception and good peripheral vision.

·     Manual dexterity, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds

·     The ability to maneuver in tight spaces.

POSITION TYPE

Standard 40-hour workweek applies.  Due to the needs of the business, it is sometimes necessary for employees to work beyond their regular work hours or return to work at an unscheduled time.  

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum education: High school diploma or GED; 3 months+ related experience and/or training. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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 functions.

-    Machinists functions

o   Lathe

o   CNC

o   Welding

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-    Building wiring such as electrical drops breaker boxes and transformers.

-    Building pneumatics and compressors.

-    Equipment fabrication and development

-    Assisting with continuous improvement projects as necessary.

Sparks Belting Company, Inc. is an at-will employer and may terminate employment for any reason at any time.  This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job.