Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Support the Maintenance/Engineering team by performing a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks on plant facilities and production equipment.

•Maintain equipment including air compressors, HVAC systems, pumps and controls, piping, chillers, cooling towers, presses, transfer conveyors, and robots.

•Visually inspect equipment and listen for abnormal operating sounds to identify the cause of equipment malfunctions.

•Disassemble equipment using hand tools and power tools to gain access to the problem area.

•Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production equipment.

•Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, and perform maintenance using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

•Inspect and measure components to detect wear, misalignment, and other abnormalities.

•Replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanisms and hydraulic systems.

•Perform maintenance work in accordance with blueprints, service manuals, and equipment specifications.

•Locate damaged pneumatic and hydraulic piping, measure, cut, thread, and install new piping as required.

•Start up and test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation.

•Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-skilled maintenance team.

•Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and scheduled maintenance activities.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

•Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and adapt to different cultural environments.

•Ability to wear and properly use various types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

•Thorough understanding of the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, maintenance requirements, and maintenance standards in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

•Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

•Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.

•Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and planned plant shutdowns.

•Ability to successfully complete both a comprehensive written assessment and a hands-on maintenance assessment.