KWC Preventative Maintenance Technician

TYPICAL DUTIES: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.Inspect equipment for wear, damage, leaks, loose components, abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, and other signs of potential failure.Lubricate bearings, chains, gears, and other mechanical components according to established maintenance schedules. Inspect and maintain belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and other mechanical components.Replace worn or damaged components as needed during preventative maintenance activities. Perform routine servicing, adjustments, cleaning, and minor repairs to production equipment.Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical equipment issues.Identify developing equipment problems and communicate findings to Maintenance leadership.Create or submit repair requests for conditions requiring additional maintenance or specialized repairs.Assist Maintenance Technicians and other maintenance personnel with equipment repairs and breakdowns as needed.Follow established preventative maintenance schedules and ensure assigned PM tasks are completed accurately and on time.Properly document completed preventative maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment conditions.Maintain accurate maintenance records within the company's maintenance tracking system.Verify equipment is returned to safe operating condition following maintenance activities.Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all other required safety procedures when servicing equipment.Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned work areas in a clean and organized condition.Communicate equipment concerns that could affect safety, quality, productivity, or equipment reliability.Work with Production personnel to coordinate preventative maintenance while minimizing interruptions to operations.Participate in equipment improvement and reliability initiatives.Assist with installation, modification, or relocation of equipment as needed.Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Able to work in various work environments (inside/outside)Proper use of various equipment and job-related toolsProlonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing or kneelingMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time