What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Arclin?
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Maintenance Technician, SASCO (Albany) GA
Arclin is seeking talent for a Maintenance Technician at our SASCO (Albany), GA location. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, this role is responsible for supporting plant operations by maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and infrastructure used in rubber processing and production. This role plays a key part in ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance of extruders, mixers, presses, and other rubber manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical and electrical knowledge, and a proactive attitude toward preventive maintenance and safety.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operates within a team-oriented maintenance group to provide customer service and technical expertise of equipment and process.
- Perform plant maintenance and troubleshooting on production and auxiliary equipment
- Strive to continually improve dilution equipment and application process of anti-tack.
- Preventive maintenance of valves, pneumatic and electrical pumps, motors, tank mixing systems, chillers, compressors, etc.
- Troubleshoot basic electrical and pneumatic circuits.
- Maintain inventory of parts in the maintenance parts room.
- Respond to customer issues and trouble calls in the plant.
- Recognize opportunity for improvement on existing operations and equipment.
- Effectively communicate issues and solutions to customers and management.
- Ability to work with PLC’s is considered a plus.
- Sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Meets all job specific education requirements as deemed necessary.
- Technical Degree or equivalent; training is considered a plus.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing plant maintenance.
Physical Demands:
- Stands, bends, stoops, squats, reaches, twists, and otherwise moves continuously during the work day.
- Frequently walks throughout the workday.
- Frequently reaches above shoulder level to lift or otherwise move objects that weigh 30 – 50 pounds.
- Pushes and pulls frequently.
- Functions and operates comfortably in a very active fast-paced environment.
- Endures extreme temperatures of heat and cold to include a wet or dusty environment.
- Withstands loud noise and distractions.
- Ability to wear a respirator when required.
Work Environment:
The job duties are performed in an inside temperature-controlled environment or outside when necessary and on the plant floor.