Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Maintenance Technicians install, repair and maintain commercial and industrial machinery in a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service. The Maintenance Technician’s position is responsible for facility and equipment maintenance (office and plant), scheduling and coordinating with contractors and oversight of regulatory requirements related to building maintenance and environmental compliance.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance schedule.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain 5S and proper housekeeping. (Ex: Putting tools away, sweep up and mop areas as needed)
• Backup to Maintenance Supervisor in his absence. Notifying Operations Director if parts need to be ordered while Maintenance Supervisor is absent.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work with the alarm system company for response to security alerts or other emergencies. Determine plan of action for alerts.

• Keeping up to date with equipment technology and software.

• The decision to make repairs as needed.

• Some overtime required

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

Physical Requirements

• Capable of lifting 55 lbs without use of lifting equipment

• Working from aerial work platforms.
• Exposure to chemicals (Acids, bases, chelates, salts, surfactants and oils)

Education

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.