Maintenance Technician

Direct maintenance of facility buildings, grounds, and equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES Support all manufacturing operations. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including shutdowns, some holidays, and weekends if necessary. Develop, implement, and maintain a proactive maintenance program that delivers high levels of equipment uptime. Initiate and maintain contact with outside vendors when troubleshooting and problem-solving. Maintain a clean and organized shop area: Maintain inventory of the necessary lubricants, cleaners, and maintenance supplies. Identify, propose, and work closely with purchasing, engineering, technical, and manufacturing staff to initiate projects that support the plant's continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Ensure effective overall facility maintenance: Regularly schedule preventive maintenance for plant, equipment, and systems. Rebuild equipment. Plumb and maintain water systems. Install, repair, and maintain vacuum systems. Perform necessary carpentry tasks. Perform regular facility inspections – address needs as they arise. Build, repair, and replace equipment safeguards. Work within budgetary constraints. Maintain process water cooling system. Maintain hazardous waste area. Implement and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Track, monitor, and reduce equipment downtime. Work with the Safety Committee on all safety-related projects, including electrical & mechanical safety, safe working practices, and periodic testing programs. Work with contractors to ensure work is completed in compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements and other policies. Prepare, review, and implement work instructions. Work with the Safety Committee on compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. Ensure appropriate tools/equipment and PPE are available to direct temporary labor, contractors, and other department employees, enabling efficient and safe task completion. Create and maintain preventative maintenance and repair records. Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork Perform other accountabilities as assigned Direct temporary labor, contractors, and other department employees on maintenance-related tasks as required QUALIFICATIONS Work experience in a manufacturing maintenance position with a proven track record is preferred Strong awareness of maintenance, safety, and quality principles (predictive maintenance, Lean manufacturing, etc.) At least 2 years’ experience electrical/ Mechanical/ Welding Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills Computer literate, able to effectively use MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) software. Familiarity with ISO9000 quality systems. This is a hands-on position; must be able to support the Maintenance team with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair tasks #J-18808-Ljbffr