Maintenance Tech

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for performing the essential PM, repair and general upkeep of plant equipment with minimal oversight working in conjunction with Maintenance Technicians A while gaining while continuing to gain proficiency in all aspects of Maintenance. This position will also actively train Maintenance Technician Trainees and Bs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in daily safety and planning meeting.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing PMs or thru downtime repairs. Preventive maintenance requirements on motor, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, furnaces, and other types of foundry equipment.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts on equipment. Dismantles machinery in order to access part(s) needing repair replaces/repairs defective parts and reassembles machinery. Lubricates and cleans working mechanisms on production equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Utilize working knowledge and familiarity with basic preventative maintenance work according to WCI standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.
• Shadow and support Maintenance Technician As on Maintenance calls; and trains on complex diagnoses of a failure and making required repairs.
• Communicates accurately and professionally to management and team any issues that may need passed on or addressed immediately.
• Adheres to safety stands by promoting a safe work environment through attending safety training, participating in daily department safety meetings and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.
• May be required to work flexible schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Must be capable of following prints, diagrams, sketches, manuals, and oral instructions.
• Must be capable of understanding printed PM format and able to fill out all paperwork involved.
• Must be willing to continue learning base with hands on experience or formal training of some type.
• Must maintain continuity among work team and management thru work actions and communication.
• Must read and understand work instructions.
• Must complete paperwork as necessary for position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Good communication skills; and, work in a team environment.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment; single and three phase, 110v & 24v dc controls, prints and schematics.
• Mechanical knowledge of troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
• Knowledge and experience using LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).
• Must have good judgement and decision making skills.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of how to appropriately wear job required PPE.
• Ability and willingness to learn, take formal training and meet the requirements of the WCI Maintenance Training Plan.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions; and, to follow directions with attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs; tolerate repetitive bending and twisting; and, stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in temperatures with variations ranging from approximately 100 degrees in the summer to approximately 65 degrees in the winter.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Requires three to five (3-5) years previous maintenance experience.
• Internal candidates are required to have successfully completed the WCI Maintenance Technician C training program and have minimum passing scores of all required testing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience welding with MIG and Arc welding.