JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager
JOB SUMMARY

This position works closely with the Department Manager, Plant Manager, Department Mangers, Shift Supervisors and Engineering. The position requires good communication skills. Must be able to plan and prioritize issued assignments according to need. Expected to maintain over all care of the manufacturing machines, support equipment and utilities. Requires research, brainstorming and fact-based decision. Will work vendors to assist with resources or labor. Expected to help maintain inventory levels for equipment that is critical to operations and consumables. Will maintain a working assignment log for the issuing and completion of work. Must have good time management skills and be responsive and follow up on request.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety and HESS policies.
• Is responsible for department quality.
• Must be able to use basic mathematical calculations such as add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Working knowledge of hand/power tools, pneumatics, plumbing, carpentry, hydraulics and electrical.
• Communicate with Department Managers and Plant Manager on maintenance issues and general discussion.
• Participate in department audits and ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Be dedicated to continuous improvement. Research and brainstorming.
• Support company objective and utilize best practices to meet goals.
• Work with the Department and Plant Manager on future opportunities.
• Make fact-based decisions using data and historical knowledge.
• Must maintain a clean and organized area by using the 5S Principals.
• Recommends measures to improve department operations for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Continue to educate and increase knowledge on company tools and equipment.
• Help oversees mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and determine root causes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 3 year of maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret documents such as safety rules, prints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to run and operate a Mill and lathe.
• Forklift certified.
• Welding.
• Torch work.

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to walk; kneel, stoop, bend, twist and reach with hands and arms extended out, up or down for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL
May requires some domestic travel.
WORK ENVIROMENT
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 work is primarily performed in a typical manufacturing environment. Wear safety attire or protective gear, when posted. may be exposed to distracting noise levels, may work within a few feet of other workers. For the most part ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical office environment. Will be exposed to heat, cold and smells. Expect to work in confined spaces.