Maintenance Technician

Job TitleResponsibilities: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)Work from written/verbal instructions as well as work ordersPerform skilled maintenance and repair of a wide variety of mechanical and physical structures. May work from drawings, sketches, and blueprints. Use hand and power tools to complete workService machinery and related equipment within the plant; replace and repair components and parts as needed to keep equipment in safe and efficient operating conditionPerform preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis; inspect hoses, belts, fluids, and wiring. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair, adjust and maintain a variety of tools, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, and plumbing fixtures. Requisition new parts and equipmentNotify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and suppliesInstall, set-up, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all equipment in the facilityLocate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. Install and adjust functional parts of devicesUnderstand and conform to written power lockout proceduresFollow all good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and be responsible for the cleanliness of immediate work area and contribute to the overall cleanliness of the facilityDuring periods of downtime, consult with supervisor for assignment of job duties to be performedProperly report and document maintenance activities within the work-order accounting systemWork within the guidelines of the quality programReport problems or accidents to management immediatelyGive proper consideration to safety on each job and abides by all company safety rules, policies, and proceduresPerform related work as requiredSkills & Abilities: Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Must be able to perform proficiently the following:Change bearings, seals, gears, sprockets, chains, pulleys and boltsRun conduit, pull wire as required for electrical servicesLayout, cut, thread, and run all types of pipesDrill and tap with accuracyWork with acetylene torch and perform most types of gas and arc weldingOperate man-lifts, forklifts and heavy equipmentSchedule: Rotating between 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift with every other weekend