Primary Objective of Position:

To maintain manufacturing equipment and facility in such a manner as to maximize uptime at the least cost to production-related goals. The incumbent either serves as a maintenance lead and/or possess specialized training/certification, e.g. controls technician or master electrician.

Responsibilities:

This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work duties that may be assigned as needed.

• Determine, by scheduled inspections, the maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns and major overhauls.

• Design, install, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul production equipment and support systems.

• Maintain fire protection and safety equipment.

• Use work orders to determine job priorities and assist Team Leaders and Plant Manager in scheduling work to be done.

• Train machine operators in preventive maintenance procedures and minor repair techniques.

• Provide technical assistance to all production personnel, including supervisors, on machine setups, tooling, grinding operations, ways to utilize equipment, and other areas as needed.

• Make purchasing decisions and maintain parts inventory.

• Follow and monitor safety rules and procedures; participate in Safety Committee meetings.

• Aid in the training and development of team members.

• Assist in plant layout and design.

• May coach and train other maintenance techinians.

• Work on projects as directed by the Plant.

Qualifications:

• Two-year technical college degree or equivalent in related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience for lead position or specialized education

• Strong mechanical ability and electrical systems knowledge

• Good communications skills

• Welding and shop experience

• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience

• Tooling and woodworking equipment experience

• Computer literate

• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices, regulations, and procedures