MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Production Support Technician

Provides production support by repairing or maintaining all types of manufacturing equipment mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems as well as maintaining building and central systems. Investigates problem areas; evaluates alternatives; then implements any changes and/or procedure modifications. Capable of working with limited supervision. This position could require working off shifts as required.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Observes and evaluates mechanical devices in operation to locate sources of problems; listens for problems; uses precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Controls downtime by informing/training production team members of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

Education & Experience Requirements

This job requires a minimum of a Technical Diploma or associate's degree in a related field and 2 to 4 years of position-related experience; preferably 4 to 6 years of position-related experience.

Job Family Core Competencies

Continuous Improvement Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Customer Orientation Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs

Positive Approach Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; providing an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.

Innovation Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.

Continuous Learning Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Work Standards Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Coaching Engaging an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities.

Initiating Action Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

Decision Making Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that inconsistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

Communication Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.

Physical & Environmental Demands - General Activities

• Activity Frequency
• Sitting Regularly
• Standing Regularly
• Walking Regularly
• Bending/Stooping Regularly
• Typing Carrying (under 10 lbs.) Regularly
• Lifting (under 10 lbs.) Regularly
• Climbing Regularly

Additional Information About this Job

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of NSK Corporation are expected to perform tasks as assigned by NSK Supervisory/Management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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