Maintenance Technician

This is a M-F 7:30-4:00 First shift opportunity for a maintenance technician who has a strong background in an industrial setting with mechanical and electrical skills/experience.

Additional training will be paid for that will teach this technician skills needed for this job.

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Keen vision and mental alertness is required.
• Must be able to safely operate motorized equipment.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must perform preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
• Receptive to training and performing functions in multiple areas.
• Participate in a teamwork atmosphere and contribute to various continuous improvement projects and processes.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Recognize and define problems, collect data, and develop conclusions.
• Calculate figures and amounts using whole numbers and decimals.
• Must possess knowledge of basic machining and have ability to apply concepts.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures and policies.
• Receptive to training and performing functions in multiple areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment; responsible for proper waste disposal.
• Must posses the ability to perform at required production standards.
• Must be able to successfully function within a team environment and be able to adapt to change.
• Communicate effectively with others using both oral and written communication skills.
• Performs other duties as required.