Primary Job Function

Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery and mechanical equipment. Includes installation of new equipment, performance of regular services and periodic/preventive maintenance procedures and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs repair and periodic maintenance on production equipment: punches, lasers, press brakes, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to inspect, lubricate, repair, fabricate, assemble, and install equipment.
• Works closely with machine operators and production supervisors and assists in the startup, operation and troubleshooting/repair of equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of electrical, pneumatic, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical and welding procedures/equipment.
• Performs facility-related (including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC) preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair as necessary.
• Follows proper practices/procedures to minimize the down time of machines by keeping them in safe working order.
• Follows established safety protocols including required usage of PPE; helps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Minimum skills, knowledge, education, certifications and related job experience that employee typically must have to perform essential functions of the job acceptably.

• 7 years of experience in a production setting
• Must have a current Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician’s License (LME)
• Any relevant post high school training field specific preferred
• Experience with machine maintenance (pneumatic, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical), welding, and basic plumbing/electrical/HVAC work required.
• Ability to correctly and safely use hand and power tools to inspect, lubricate, repair, fabricate, assemble, and install equipment.
• Must be able to work closely and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization as well as outside service providers.
• Basic shop math and measurement skills and ability to effectively read manuals
• Must have knowledge and awareness to comply with all standard Federal, State and Local regulations and policies, including (but not limited to) Lock Out Tag procedures for all types of equipment, proper handling of solvents and chemicals according to SDS sheets, vision, hearing and respiratory protection, and proper lifting techniques as may be required within the scope of the job at hand.
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability; honesty & integrity; a positive, proactive attitude; ability to use time productively, working with minimal supervision both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as required

Physical Requirements

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: (a) stand (up to 8 hours per shift), (b) walk, (c) use hands to touch, (d) reach with hands and arms, (e) climb or balance, (f) stoop, (g) kneel, crouch, or crawl, and (h) and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke and temperature extremes within OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels.