Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of production equipment, maintaining a preventive maintenance program, and keeping accurate maintenance records. Position also responsible for maintenance requirements of plant facilities as necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment

- Exercise sound mechanical judgment

- Improve the reliability and repeatability of production systems

- Perform preventative maintenance as outlined on schedule

- Assist with the equipment installation, testing, and start-up

- Plan and implement corrective action in conjunction with management direction

- Maintain building, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly manner

- Purchase maintenance supplies and equipment parts as needed or directed

- Provide support to production associates regarding use and care of machinery

- Comply with all safety standards and regulations

- Responsible for 5S housekeeping system within maintenance work area and in the work areas where machinery and equipment repair is being performed

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

- Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.

- Able to work standing, walking, lifting, bending to access machinery repairs.

- Safety glasses required in Production Area and during repair processes. Other PPE available as determined by function requirements.

- Must be flexible for overtime requirements and assisting on other shifts, if necessary.

- Exposed to a number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Requirements:

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and EDUCATION

- High School Diploma/GED required

- Two years of technical training strongly preferred

- 3-5 years of maintenance experience required

- Intermediate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required

- Must have experience in manufacturing processes and machinery

- Must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot multiple system to include: electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid power, mechanical, and plumbing

- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions)

- Must be safety-oriented with basic knowledge of regulations and standards required by OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies

- Must be a self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision