Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st ShiftResponsible for the repair and maintenance of various equipment and systems within the manufacturing facility, including troubleshooting issues, conducting inspections, performing repairs and carrying out preventive maintenance tasks.Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:Must understand and follow all safety requirements for operating equipmentPerform preventative and breakdown maintenance, as required, on shop equipment, and the facilities if needed, with minimal supervisionDesign and trouble shoot PLC program logic for machine control functionsFabricate and/or repair electrical/ electronic equipment from drawingsSupport Lean Initiatives through 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ACP's, etc.Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair the fabrication equipmentPerform any duties assigned to keep production rate and meet production scheduleEnsure timely and effective communication and coordination with all other departments within the company and its divisionsMust be willing to cross-train other employeesPerform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications / Skills:High school or equivalent required; AS degree or advanced technical training/certifications requiredMust be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings requiredKnowledge of:Electrical systems requiredElectronic troubleshooting requiredProgrammable Logic Controls (PLC) requiredMechanical repairs requiredMillwrightCNC machine repair requiredHydraulic systems requiredPneumatic systems requiredWelding plusTest equipment plusBench toolsPossess and demonstrate independent motivation to accomplish assigned tasksGoal-oriented team playerStrong mechanical aptitudeMust be able to work overtime as needed (potentially some weekends, off-shifts, holidays, etc.)PC experience required such that basic level of skill can be demonstrated in Microsoft Word and ExcelPrevious experience working with Advanced Maintenance Management System "AMMS" preferred not requiredEffective verbal and written communication skillsRequirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequent required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; stoop; crouch; crawl; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 poundsWe are an equal opportunity employer.