What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Samuel, Son & Co.?
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with possible OT (on Saturdays)
Responsibilities:
- Inspect machinery and equipment for defects, wear, leaks, or safety issues.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and component rebuilds as needed.
- Assemble leveler roll cartridges, preassemble polishing rolls, and maintain specialty equipment.
- Maintain material handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, and cranes.
- Rebuild and tag spare components, documenting equipment and dates for reference.
- Lead and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, ensuring timely completion.
- Accurately record all repairs and PM activities, including dates, repair types, affected equipment, parts used, and resources consulted.
- Utilize maintenance logs/workbooks or CMMS software to track activities and recommend improvements to PM programs.
- Perform general building maintenance, including electrical wiring (basic tasks), plumbing, fixtures, and structural repairs.
- Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas, following good housekeeping practices.
- Maintain an organized parts inventory, track usage, and communicate replenishment needs to management.
- Source replacement parts as needed for repairs and PM activities.
- Follow all plant safety rules, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- Properly use and maintain PPE and safety equipment.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Knowledge of, and proper, safe use of common trade tools such as welding machine, extension lift as needed, power tools, and material handling equipment is required.
- Knowledge and possession of tools.
- Experience with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, amp probes, micrometer, caliber etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and convey technical information effectively.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Basic electrical aptitude and understanding of electrical systems.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook and ability to use basic computer applications.
- Minimum of High School Diploma
Physical Demand:
- Ability to spend 80% of the workday standing.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Regular standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22.7kg) maximum occasionally with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs (11.3kg).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily conducted in an industrial environment; which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Adherence to strict safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to minimize risks and ensure a safe work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.
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Responsibilities:
- Inspect machinery and equipment for defects, wear, leaks, or safety issues.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and component rebuilds as needed.
- Assemble leveler roll cartridges, preassemble polishing rolls, and maintain specialty equipment.
- Maintain material handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, and cranes.
- Rebuild and tag spare components, documenting equipment and dates for reference.
- Lead and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, ensuring timely completion.
- Accurately record all repairs and PM activities, including dates, repair types, affected equipment, parts used, and resources consulted.
- Utilize maintenance logs/workbooks or CMMS software to track activities and recommend improvements to PM programs.
- Perform general building maintenance, including electrical wiring (basic tasks), plumbing, fixtures, and structural repairs.
- Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas, following good housekeeping practices.
- Maintain an organized parts inventory, track usage, and communicate replenishment needs to management.
- Source replacement parts as needed for repairs and PM activities.
- Follow all plant safety rules, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- Properly use and maintain PPE and safety equipment.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Knowledge of, and proper, safe use of common trade tools such as welding machine, extension lift as needed, power tools, and material handling equipment is required.
- Knowledge and possession of tools.
- Experience with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, amp probes, micrometer, caliber etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and convey technical information effectively.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Basic electrical aptitude and understanding of electrical systems.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook and ability to use basic computer applications.
- Minimum of High School Diploma
Physical Demand:
- Ability to spend 80% of the workday standing.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Regular standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22.7kg) maximum occasionally with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs (11.3kg).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily conducted in an industrial environment; which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Adherence to strict safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to minimize risks and ensure a safe work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.
SAMST