Maintenance - Electromechanical (59336)

Job Summary:

The maintenance technician position has the responsibility of maintaining all production equipment and other physical assets of the facility.  Duties also include providing technical support and mechanical abilities to others as assigned by maintenance crew leader or supervisor. 

Reports to:

Maintenance Crew Leader

Lean Expectations (Each employment anniversary year):

•   Participate in at least two hours of educational experience (s) such as job shadowing,   technical skills training, cross training, webinars, seminars, Lean networking tours, etc.
• Implement at least one improvement idea.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition throughout the plant.
• Utilize problem solving skills to maintain productivity, quality and safety on all equipment.
• Communicate the proper care and maintenance of equipment to production personnel.
• Report irregularities to department supervisor and the maintenance supervisor.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment with plant personnel on outside contractors.
• Follows all required safety procedures such as: PPE's, Ergonomics, Chemical Hazards, etc.
•  Performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment from blue prints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.

• Document all repairs in the maintenance repair request program.
• Report machine parts and items needed by/for other departments to maintenance crew leader.
• Perform duties as directed by maintenance crew leader or maintenance supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or any other related certifications or training is a plus.
• Possess good mechanical knowledge and abilities to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must have welding and fabrication skills for design/build projects and equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of shop tools, equipment and maintenance practices.
• Must be flexible and able to work individually and in a team based environment.
• Able to work overtime as needed and be available for on-call work.
• Good communication skills to work with plant personnel, vendors and other maintenance individuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder height.
• Able to work in static positions for more than 15 minutes and work in tight spaces in and around machinery.  Able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to handle frequent bending, twisting, crouching, squatting and kneeling.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, squat, climb, and kneel constantly for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift and transfer material up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to manipulate hand and power tool while lying on your side or back occasionally for 5-15minutes.

Occasionally 0-2.5 hours, Frequently 2.5-5 hours, Constantly over 5 hours