What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Chemstar Products?
Description
Perform duties to provide a variety of mechanical repair, equipment installation and upkeep, preventative maintenance, and general labor services to the company, following generally accepted industrial maintenance practices. Must possess the values of Chemstar.
Duties And Responsibilities
Minimum 2 years job related experience in general plant maintenance, welding, and equipment repair.
Working Conditions
Disagreeable working conditions involving continuous exposure to dust, noise, and odors to the extent of being objectionable. Occasional requirement to wear safety equipment (dust masks, chemical suits, rubber gloves, safety harness) during performance of job may add to discomfort level. Occasional requirement to work at elevated heights and/or from temporary platforms. Temperature variations of winter and summer are objectionable.
Physical Demand
Continuous physical effort normally required. Climbing ladders, working at heights, and working in safety harness are normal aspects of job. Handling of 50-to-55-pound equipment is normal, occasional need to lift 100 pounds.
Perform duties to provide a variety of mechanical repair, equipment installation and upkeep, preventative maintenance, and general labor services to the company, following generally accepted industrial maintenance practices. Must possess the values of Chemstar.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide maintenance support to all plant operations.
- Identify mechanical problems, lay-out corrective action, and perform necessary repairs on plant equipment.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with plant processing schedules to minimize down-
- Properly disassemble, repair, and assemble pumps, motors, and all rotating equipment.
- Fabricate and repair receivers, vessels, tanks, ducting, and bins.
- Operate and install ducting and pipelines.
- Lay-out and install ducting and pipelines.
- Maintain forklifts and company vehicles.
- Weld black iron and stainless steel.
- Climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
- Change filters and repair dust collectors.
- Organize and properly store spare parts and equipment.
- Pick up and clean up following each maintenance job.
- Notify Supervision of operating and/or equipment difficulties.
- Perform other duties as defined by management.
- Use forklift, welder, cutting torch, grinders, lathe, chain falls, equipment movers, compressed gases, hydraulic press, amp meter, calipers, and hand tools.
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge: Apprentice level mechanical knowledge in welding, pipe fitting, electrical equipment, fabrication, pumps, motors, and rotating equipment repair. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Equivalent to high school degree plus vocational training in mechanical activities.
- Initiative: Routine duties: Provide a variety of maintenance services in a safe and efficient manner. Exercise judgement to provide prompt, correct analysis of mechanical failures and timely completion of all work assignments. Non-routine duties: Take initiative to trouble shoot and maintain equipment in operable condition.
Minimum 2 years job related experience in general plant maintenance, welding, and equipment repair.
Working Conditions
Disagreeable working conditions involving continuous exposure to dust, noise, and odors to the extent of being objectionable. Occasional requirement to wear safety equipment (dust masks, chemical suits, rubber gloves, safety harness) during performance of job may add to discomfort level. Occasional requirement to work at elevated heights and/or from temporary platforms. Temperature variations of winter and summer are objectionable.
Physical Demand
Continuous physical effort normally required. Climbing ladders, working at heights, and working in safety harness are normal aspects of job. Handling of 50-to-55-pound equipment is normal, occasional need to lift 100 pounds.