Machine Repair Technician

The Machine Repair Technician maintains equipment, facilities and infrastructure that manufacture products for the customers of HyTech, focusing on troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, installation, continuous improvement and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Primary function is to perform predictive, preventative, routine repair, and troubleshooting maintenance for plant wide systems and equipment including instrumentation, mechanical, heating, hydraulic, infrastructure, pneumatic, auxiliary support, and production equipment, new and specialty equipment.
• Performs general mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) building or material repairs to the facility’s equipment and systems. Examples may include repairing machines, dock levelers, doors and other building fixtures.
• Inspects equipment and systems to identify problems or issues.
• Reference blueprints or building plans to identify best solution to resolve systems or equipment issues.
• Conducts preventive maintenance to ensure that mechanical aspects of systems continue operating properly.
• Performs general cleaning tasks of the facilities machinery.
• Troubleshoots, inspects and identifies issues to determine necessary repairs of facility, machines or equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Submits orders for supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• May meet and work with outside suppliers, vendors, contractors and other providers required to represent Hytech in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete required data entry and paperwork such as Requests for Maintenance, Orders and filing using a work order, computer system or tablet.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Reports to department lead, supervisor and/or manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Knowledge of general mechanical, bearings, HVAC, general carpentry and repair.
• Provide their own general tools to perform the job duties. Critical tools provided.
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Basic Quality Standards and Concepts literacy.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer at least one year of related experience.
• Other certifications, training or requirements may arise for this position as communicated by management.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time or move or position objects up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to repetitively move or position materials, tools, equipment and objects above and below shoulder level, and from side to side of body.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• May be required to communicate, discern, convey, or exchange information with other teammates.
• Must be able to wear all personal protective equipment at all times during work hours as required by company safety rules.