Sr Maintenance Technician

Company: Client

Location: Latham, NY

Position: Sr Maintenance Technician

Comp: $30-$42 hr

Full Job Description

A little about the position:

Job Summary

To be a part of the team responsible for making constant improvements in all aspects of the facilities and maintenance department by identifying quality vendors and making constant improvements as required on existing machines. Supporting the Preventive Maintenance system to maximize the PM benefit while minimizing the down time on all equipment and processes. Will assist the Manager in the cross reference of replacement parts and using ones technical abilities to convert the hand parts and needed parts to provide safe functionality while maximizing up time at the facility.

Ensures that the plant and equipment used in the facilities and production are kept running safely with minimal down time while maximizing production and efficiencies. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical on all equipment (including PLC’s, software programming) and planning and projecting down time to perform needed repairs while minimizing efficiency losses.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Respond to machine breakdowns swiftly and identify the best practice in bringing the equipment up as quickly and safely as possible. Identify the root cause of issues and problem solve plant issues to keep the plant and production running.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks assigned to keep equipment up and running. This could include writing new PM’s, adding to existing PM’s, Increasing or decreasing frequencies using the senior techs skills as to the appropriate timelines.
• Perform the movement, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment per plant engineer specs. Help the plant Maintenance Manager and plant engineer with equipment decision on a need base.
• Work within 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Support training needs of the department and provide expertise to apprentices and trainees.
• Train other maintenance staff as required
• Operate effectively in a team environment and being willing to be heard and to listen at appropriate times.
• Keep a positive mental attitude to induce a good teamwork environment.
• Be reliable and accountable for your actions.
• Always works safely following LOTO and all EH&S guidelines and rules.
• Stays busy keeping projects and list work ready to go when the opportunity arises.
• Utilize learned skillsets to impact any project, PM or task to constantly improve all aspect of required duties.
  
  

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• Holds a Technical or Vocational certificate or 5 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical trades
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
• Must have solid understanding of Preventative Maintenance Systems / CMMS
• Always ensures a safe work environment exists for all employees, ensuring all EH&S and quality management procedures are followed at all times
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting, pushing and pulling- approx. 50 plus pounds
• Must be a self- motivated and self- driven independent worker
• Able to work overtime, off-shifts and weekends as required
• Basic computer skills / knowledge of MS programs such as Excel, Word, PP, Etc
• Highly effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Understand, train, and maintain the adherence to all LOTO procedures.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask working on different projects and priorities throughout a day keeping a pleasant demeanor during stressful and demanding times.
• Competency in basic hydraulic and pneumatic, theory and troubleshooting
• Must have a solid understanding of electrical principles and fundamentals
• Highly knowledgeable in single and three phase electrical theory
• Must have knowledge of the following: components, devices and equipment used in industrial equipment applications and the related electronics including AC and DC motors, motor controls, electronic drives, PLC, instrumentation, and sensors etc.
• Carry out the diagnostics of fault codes and the maintenance and repair of all types of facilities and production equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner returning equipment to operational service
• Able to read/draw mechanical and electrical blueprints, ladder logic and schematics
• Follow NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Strong ability to troubleshoot train and repair equipment and system problems – both routine and complex to determine root cause
• Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify repair parts
• Understand MRO forms and know how to procure parts needed
  
  

Why should you come work with Us?

Comprehensive Benefits For You And Your Family Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA plans available
• 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off – 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one
• Holidays – 11 Paid, eligible on day one
• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options
  
  

Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities. Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.

Some Important Information For You

Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Location: Latham, NY

Employment Type: On-site

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $30-$42 dollars per hour

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The client is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.

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