Maintenance Technician

Job Description:
Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. Maintains repair and maintenance records. Troubleshoots problems and escalates non-routine and complex issues.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

Help with preventive maintenance tasks like performing routine checks on, cleaning, and repairing machinery, HVAC systems, plumbing, and some small electrical systems.

Help with any repairs on structural components (walls, floors, doors, roofs) and repairing equipment, using tools such as drills, wrenches, and saws.

General support on facility maintenance requests, which may include

- Moving products or equipment within the building.

- Work outside the building cleaning and picking up debris.

 

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines;following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications;troubleshooting malfunctions.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.

Help provides mechanical support for production personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases.

The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day.

Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling.

Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 
Skills/Experience:
Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.

Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills
 
Required Skills:
Good written and oral communication skills

Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.

Strong attention to detail

Flexible and self-motivated

Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.

 

Desired Skills:
Degree Requirement:
Minimum High School diploma: higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.