Line Maintenance Technician (7am-7pm/ dayshift) **$29hr+** No Mandatory Overtime!

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:·        

•           Notifies appropriate personnel of real or potential safety hazards or violations and takes immediate corrective action when necessary.
• Gains working knowledge of plant equipment and how it operates, using knowledge to properly troubleshoot and maintain.
• Understands theory, application, repairs and the maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical prints, and other technical documents to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes electrical, mechanical and operational issues on all equipment and takes required corrective action to resolve these issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Performs changeovers on all equipment.
• Knowledgeable in 120/230/480 low voltages.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs/replaces electrical and control devices including: AC or DC drives, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies,                 sensors, and indicator lights.
• Has a clear understanding of predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance workflow processes.
• Knowledgeable of standard manufacturing workplace computer programs, including Outlook, Excel and plant CMMS (Infor, Maximo, MP2, SAP, etc.)
• Maintains equipment records and logs (as needed), including detailed work orders and actions taken to resolve problems.
• Assists production, maintenance, process engineers, and project engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage and special projects
• Assists with projects and equipment installations as necessary.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of new personnel.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company, when applicable.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including housekeeping of maintenance shops and tool boxes.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum completion of (2) year vocational school or commensurate experience, preferred.
• Minimum (3) three experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Desired verifiable training from a technical institution and/or documented equivalent of experiences described in Skill-Sets.
• Intermediate to Advanced mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Fundamental to applied knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Understands the impact of downtime and waste on production efficiency.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Able to perform assigned duties without direct supervision.

Work Environment:

Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses other PPE required based upon specific tasks.  Temperature variations between low and high temperatures.  Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
• Constant bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout shift.
• Constant climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Frequent reaching overhead during shift.
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift.
• Constant lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of roll manipulators, baler, and compactor.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.