Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Charles City, Iowa

Salary: $35-40/hour

Job Summary of the Maintenance Technician: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for disassembling, repairing, and reassembling production machines used at the plant. The Maintenance Tech will also be involved in special project duties.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

• Troubleshoots all manual and CNC equipment to identify problem & perform repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment as specified in the work order instructions.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controls.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repair work on plant equipment and CNC's.
• Work with voltage of 240v-480v.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motor controls on 3-phase equipment and control circuits.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machine malfunctions and mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics.
• Designs and implements needed controls for new or refurbish projects.
• Helps initiate equipment procedures when updates have been instigated.
• Repairs equipment by removing defective parts, replacing with new or usable, test to see if repair was adequate.
• Responsible for identifying parts needed for repair and getting quotes to purchase the parts.
• Relocates machinery when needed.
• Makes repairs to various units within the plant such as heating, cooling, test equipment.
• Helps in other areas of maintenance when needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide junior team members or coordinate with external contractors effectively.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Technician:

· 2- 4 years vocational training or a minimum of 6 years' experience in a related maintenance field.

· Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos.

· Prior maintenance troubleshooting experience with production equipment.