Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Under guidance from the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician oversees all aspects of this solo maintenance department, production lines and affiliated equipment, building and grounds for the Brewer Company Operations. The Maintenance Tech schedules and performs the work necessary to meet production demands, maintain the preventative maintenance system and work toward meeting or exceeding the plants’ safety and operational goals. The Maintenance Tech controls maintenance expenses by monitoring overtime and parts expenditures.

The Maintenance Tech establishes and maintains mechanical integrity and equipment reliability programs to ensure employee safety and provides environmental security to maximize the Brewer sites availability, product quality, and cost effectiveness. Other primary duties include: ownership of the plant’s PM activities; leadership of equipment performance tracking and repair/improvement prioritization; technical guidance and coaching of mechanical craftsmen; and engineering support of maintenance and capital projects.

Essential Responsibilities: (other duties as assigned)

• Perform all equipment and systems diagnostics, corrective repairs and maintenance associated within the facilities, including: production equipment, building equipment, and utilities. Systems to include lighting, HVAC, compressed air, hot and cold water systems, electrical, and all similar systems located throughout the facilities.
• Conduct preventative and predictive equipment maintenance to ensure that the equipment and processes to ensure optimum reliability and up-time.
• Work to maintain the integrity of the facilities and operating equipment to ensure safety requirements are maintained and safe, reliable product is delivered to customers.
• Effectively utilize and maintain the maintenance management system, following all computer based and paper processes for work order completion and documentation.
• Lead and/or participate with root cause analysis for operating problems including the identification of contributing causes for non-operating events and work to eliminate the root cause for continuous improvement.
• Closely integrate with the manufacturing team to provide accurate, concise, and professional updates as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion.
• Lead projects as required to purchase, remove, install and or make operational equipment needed to efficiently meet production needs.
• Schedule and monitor all work being performed by outside contractors to ensure that it meets required timelines and industry wide standards.
• Perform limited general labor as needed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in technical field preferred.
• 5 or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment troubleshooting and repairing all types of industrial processes: mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• PLC/Automation preferable.
• Computer proficiency in order to manage and effectively utilize the maintenance system software, create purchase requests, and communicate effectively when necessary via email. 
• Proficiency in equipment troubleshooting and repair/rebuild to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, minimize equipment downtime and support improvement activities for productivity and yield enhancement.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Physical / Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may require team lifting or mechanical assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or work platforms as needed.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and around moving machinery.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including gripping, twisting, pulling, and using arms and hands for repairs and installations.
• Ability to use vision and hearing to inspect equipment, diagnose issues, read gauges, identify hazards, and respond to alarms or instructions.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, odors, and exposure to maintenance-related chemicals or materials.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, hard hats, or respirators when required.
• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs, including occasional overtime, call-ins, or work outside normal business hours.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Manufacturing Floor