Maintenance Technician 1 Quietflex

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance technicians provide technical support, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and rebuild machines, perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned and responds to breakdowns in a professional and timely manner while following all safety protocols. Working knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. Demonstrates an awareness of the relative urgency of tasks and responds accordingly. Resolves routine questions and problems, coordinates complex issues to others. Independently performs assignments after given general instructions as to results expected

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild the production, shipping, and facility equipment, including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatordinate maintenance processes with the production department in a way in which the production output and packaging is least affected 

• Respond to calls from production, shipping employees, and management to make repairs 

• Perform established preventative maintenance programs 

• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation 

• Assist management with scheduling maintenance projects 

• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records 

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings, machine manuals, electrical blueprints / schematics 

• Ensure all equipment adheres to all applicable safety requirements 

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good housekeeping standards 

• Work with contractors as needed 

• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education 

• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments 

• Work is closely supervised 

• Problems faced are not typically difficult nor complex 

• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Safe work habits, following proper LOTO and other OSHA requirements 

• “Advanced” skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair 

• Must have own maintenance tools, including 480 volt and 3 phase electric voltmeter, and able to use

• Able to effectively and efficiently use various maintenance tools and equipment 

• Ability to work with electrical circuits including 24-volt controls, 120-480 volt, single and three phase service 

• Capable of using programmable logic controllers to troubleshoot and repair equipment 

• Ability to work under pressure and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal policy, instruction and directions in English 

• Basic ability to use Windows based computer systems 

• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in: 

- Industrial maintenance 

- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems 

- DC drives, servos, solenoids, photo eyes, relays, limit switches and electric motors 

- PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens and Direct Logic

- Industrial welding: repair as well as fabrication, MIG, TIG

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent 

• Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school, any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory 

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. 

• Manufacturing environment with forklift traffic.

• Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs.

• Repetitive movement, good eye/hand coordination, operation of hand tools, and power tools. 

• Job may require standing (up to 90%), walking (up to 10%), stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning. 

• May be required to lift, carry, and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Reports To: Plant Superintendent / Manager, Production/ Plant Manager 

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.