Entry Level Maintenance Technician

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/ or Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Technician performs duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, building and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance.  skills including mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, carpentry and electrical repair to include control wiring, 110 volt, 220 volt, and 480 volt three phase power.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform machine repair and preventative maintenance
• Custom fabrication and welding
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; make repairs and adjustments as needed
• Regularly inspect plant for safety
• Maintain current with forklift license, required safety training and other training as required
• Perform forklift and equipment PMs
• Must have own tools
• Repair and maintain large pumping systems, and large trolley conveyor systems
• Troubleshooting electrical systems, 480 volts and below
• Troubleshooting of industrial equipment
• Experience with CMMS (limble, SAP, Maintx)

COMPETENCIES                                              

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

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.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), prefer Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical or Journeyman status.  Five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required in a hands on maintenance role.  Skills in mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, carpentry and electrical repair to include control wiring, 110 volt, 220 volt, and 480 volt three phase power.  Experience with large BTU furnaces needed.  Knowledge of 5-S and lean manufacturing.  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  Must be able to communicate professionally with all individuals in the company.  Experience with computer programs such as manufacturing package software and Microsoft office.  Must have a valid drivers’ license with a good driving record.  Knowledge of painting and powder coating systems is a plus.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Must be able to stand or bend for 30 or more minutes at any given time.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.