Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsibility for facility maintenance including preventive maintenance, machine repair, tool repair and maintenance of the general facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists and work sheets.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Identify spare and replacement parts, and find where to purchase parts.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Certificate or credential in a specialized field or trade, i.e. electrical, mechanical and one or more functional areas (Welding, Precision Machining, Machine Repair, Fabrication, Arc Flash) or demonstrates competency in a specialized area
• Experience with CMMS Preferred
• High School Diploma/GED required plus Technical/Trade School or equivalent combination of work experience
• Prior manufacturing work experience in operating machinery and using various hand tools
• Must be able to read and interpret measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, scales, meters)
• Must be able to work in the US
• Equipment Maintenance - Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing - Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - Determine causes of operating errors and implement corrective action
• Active Listening - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take the time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and be mindful not to interrupt.
• Installation - Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Equipment Selection - Determine the tools and equipment needed to perform the job.
• Critical Thinking - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Operation Monitoring - Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are functioning properly.
• Coordination - Adjust actions in relation to others'' actions.
• Teamwork - Able to understand role on team and to work directly with supervisors and managers as well as peers and other coworkers.
• Able to perform complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Detail and task orientated
• Continuous improvement /innovation
• Must be able to read and write English
• Basic computer skills including: MS Excel and Word, Internet Search, reading documents.

Key Behaviors

• Are accountable to others
• Have the courage to challenge the status quo
• Are honest with co-workers and customers
• Able to be innovative problem solvers
• Are engaged team members
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Overserves top customers
• Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time.
• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate machine, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit and talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving parts from material storage and moving parts in and out of work area.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

What we offer you

• The benefits of working at AMMEGA go beyond the daily work. You will join a world class team and have the opportunity to grow through internal advancement, on-the job training, educational support, and access to a global network.
• Safety-first work environment where we care for one another and value respect
• We work with our teams on ensuring we are investing in creating a positive working environment for our employees, leaders, and colleagues. We take pride in asking and receiving feedback to continue to enhance how we show up for our internal and external customers.

Other benefits include things like:

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) program with company match and competitive vesting schedule
• Medical concierge service intended to reduce medical costs, time, stress
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (to support mental health, elderly care, and more)
• Discount program for enjoying life outside of work
• Paid time off and paid holidays

AMMEGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.