The Area Maintenance Technician is an hourly role reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is responsible for all aspects of facility and production maintenance and requires in depth knowledge of general maintenance as well as one or more technical specialties. Based on production needs, the Technician may be assigned to a specific production area and expected to operate autonomously on behalf of the Maintenance Team.
Candidates must demonstrate strong dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in an environment involving hazardous chemicals. Use of a personal respirator is required. Physical demands include standing for extended periods and frequently lifting items up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Primary Responsibilities
Achieve daily and job-specific goals
Provide maintenance support to other departments
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment
Install or relocate equipment, including all required utilities (water, compressed air, three phase electrical, steam, hydraulic, vacuum)
Practice safe and efficient work habits
Direct senior mechanics, mechanics, and maintenance operators as needed
Use REDAR's CMMS platform, including tablets and other electronic devices
Education & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write, and understand company procedures
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Minimum 15 years of industrial maintenance experience, including troubleshooting mechanical systems, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, and basic electrical systems
Prior experience as a Lead or Supervisor preferred
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics
Coursework, certifications, or the ability to certify in one or more of the following:
HVAC (Universal)
Welding
Commercial or Industrial Electrical
Instrumentation & Industrial Controls
Combination Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E)
Special Tasks & Focus Areas
Achieve Daily and Job-Specific Goals
Complete work assignments as scheduled by the Maintenance Planner, Supervisor, Facilities Engineer, or Chief Facilities Engineer
Provide Maintenance Support Across Departments
Work independently as an area-based technician, creating tactical work plans to use downtimes for PMs and other tasks
Communicate maintenance work order status to area management and stakeholders
Lead weekly focus meetings, including negotiating downtime to complete required work
Respond to production needs and adjust priorities to minimize operational downtime
Independently identify, correct, or report facility and equipment issues
Develop, propose, and execute equipment or process improvements; create and deliver related training and written instructions
Establish and maintain satellite workstations; recommend and track critical spares specific to assigned production areas