Maintenance Technician

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinates maintenance priorities and schedules.

• Determines the implementation, and execution of preventative maintenance programs and emergency breakdowns.

• Maintains maintenance supplies, materials, and inventories.

• Maintains documentation of all daily maintenance activity.

• Answers heat treat equipment alarms when required.

• Assists the heat treat classification when required.

• Works various shifts if necessary and being "on-call" as required.

• Maintains overall organization and cleanliness of the maintenance department.

• Maintains a working knowledge of motor controls, switches, relays, flame safeties, and temperature controllers.

• Maintains effective use of both equipment and time to achieve maximum productivity.

• Maintains a working knowledge of chains, sprockets, belts, reducers, motors, hydraulics, and air pneumatics.

• Maintains a working understanding of mechanical blueprints and schematic diagrams.

• Troubleshoots root cause analysis and repair of mechanical assemblies and power transmission devices.

• Performs the disassembly and rebuilding of a variety of mechanical assemblies.

• Maintains basic fabricating and plumbing skills.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of combustion systems and burners.

• Performs power outage recovery of all furnaces and ovens.

• Maintains knowledge of operation of all furnace equipment, controls, and systems.

• Performs safe correction of furnace problems such jammed doors, carriages, etc.

• Responsible for startup and shut down of all heat treat equipment.

Must have completed training and OJT for Maintenance.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

• Must possess good math skills.

• Ability to follow complex, written instructions.

• Must be able to drive a forklift and pass skills test.

• Must maintain a basic understanding of OSHA regulations and effective use of PPE.

• Basic electrical and mechanical trouble shooting skills.

• Basic welding skills.

• Demonstrated agility to perform in confined and high locations.

• Above average organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Capable of working flexible hours, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.