Maintenance Tech I

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician provides support for all activities related to physical plant and equipment. Responsible for maintenance and repair of all buildings, vehicles, equipment, and tooling.All employees have the authority to stop operations/production for the following three reasons: 1) a quality defect, 2) an unsafe act, or 3) a health hazard.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTrain others in use of equipment, presses when requiredParticipate in technical training when requiredParticipating in machine/equipment buyoff when requiredResponding promptly to production breakdownsPerforming preventative maintenance on all equipment per PM systemOrdering and maintaining spare parts and inventorySetting up maintenance visits for equipment supplies/representation when requiredInstall new equipment and infrastructure for product launchesPursue attaining us spare parts for all European, where applicableMaintain building infrastructure, floors, safety systems, etc. A/C, heatingAssist production with troubleshooting part quality problems when necessaryMaintain P. O. logCovering off shifts, production overtime when neededProcuring supplies (leaving facility) from local vendors or vendor in surrounding counties when requiredRequired to operate fork truck, high lift, other large machinery, tools, power toolsComply with all safety requirements lock/out, confined spacesAbility to learn PLC programming/electrical trouble requiredCheck fire extinguishers once per month (check gage)Tag chemicals with stickersCheck eyewash stations once per monthChange water on eyewash station at Phoscoater every six monthsComplete required checks to ensure environmental complianceMaintain equipment to ensure that pollution (i.e. water, air emissions, oil leaks, etc.) is minimizedResponsible for working all hours required to support production needs, maintenance projects and customer demands, including daily or weekend overtime when deemed necessary and appropriateEffectively perform any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary and appropriateQualificationsAn energetic forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards. An individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. Associate degree or equivalent and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.