Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Direct maintenance of facility buildings, grounds, and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support all manufacturing operations.

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including shutdowns, some holidays, and weekends if necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a proactive maintenance program that delivers high levels of equipment uptime.
• Initiate and maintain contact with outside vendors when troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area:
• Maintain inventory of the necessary lubricants, cleaners, and maintenance supplies.
• Identify, propose, and work closely with purchasing, engineering, technical, and manufacturing staff to initiate projects that support the plant's continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Ensure effective overall facility maintenance:

• Regularly schedule preventive maintenance for plant, equipment, and systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Repair equipment breakdowns.
• Rebuild equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems.
• Plumb and maintain water systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain vacuum systems.
• Perform necessary carpentry tasks.
• Perform regular facility inspections – address needs as they arise.
• Build, repair, and replace equipment safeguards.
• Work within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain process water cooling system.
• Maintain hazardous waste area.

• Implement and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Track, monitor, and reduce equipment downtime.
• Work with the Safety Committee on all safety-related projects, including electrical & mechanical safety, safe working practices, and periodic testing programs.
• Work with contractors to ensure work is completed in compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements and other policies.
• Prepare, review, and implement work instructions.
• Work with the Safety Committee on compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate tools/equipment and PPE are available to direct temporary labor, contractors, and other department employees, enabling efficient and safe task completion.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance and repair records.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Perform other accountabilities as assigned
• Direct temporary labor, contractors, and other department employees on maintenance-related tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in a manufacturing maintenance position with a proven track record is preferred
• Strong awareness of maintenance, safety, and quality principles (predictive maintenance, Lean manufacturing, etc.)
• At least 2 years’ experience electrical/ Mechanical/ Welding
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate, able to effectively use MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) software.
• Familiarity with ISO9000 quality systems.
• This is a hands-on position; must be able to support the Maintenance team with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair tasks
• Required to lift up to 30 pounds rarely