Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Mechanical Maintenance Technician is an extremely important role in manufacturing facilities. The maintenance team is involved in routine maintenance procedures as well as helping to troubleshoot complex issues should they arise with equipment in the manufacturing process and the facility. The Maintenance Technicians work on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment including but not limited to industrial blenders, industrial mixers, automated packaging equipment, manual packaging equipment, robotic equipment, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with supervisors/management to conduct repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and machinery, electrical instruments and control systems, electrical power systems, process and piping systems
• Document all activities, resources used, and appropriate closing codes.
• Requisition required repair parts under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Conduct maintenance and PM work in accordance with OSHA rules, PSM regulations/guidelines, and state and local environmental regulations.
• Effectively monitor and adhere to maintenance KPIs.
• Perform mechanic activities/skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Actively increase skill level through self-development activities for continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you should be willing to get your hands dirty a bit.
• Must have a minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of maintenance manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (National Fire Protection Association) standards and regulations in daily electrical tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to accomplish work that requires knowledge to install new equipment or to modify an existing installation.
• Statistical Process Control: Understands various SPC (statistical process control) tools (Control charts, Standard deviation, Cpk ) and has the ability to use them for analysis and trend identification.
• Mechanical Skills: Interpretation of pneumatic system schematics, troubleshooting of pneumatic systems, V-belt tensioning, valves and valve replacements, motors and drive systems, contactors, starters, relays, switches, power supplies, and transformers, and electrical enclosures and wiring devices
• Electrical Skills: Interpretation of electrical and controls circuitry schematics, Interpretation of PLC schematics, Electrical standards, Use of electrical equipment, Troubleshooting, Safety precautions
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
• You should be proficient and comfortable with computers and demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have Steel toe shoes
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be available for overtime as needed and able to accommodate the designated shift hours as assigned in the offer.