Job Title : Maintenance Technician

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor

General Responsibilities :

• Requisition parts and material from supply system
• Start equipment / machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Dismantle equipment / machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoist or forklift
• Install, replace, or change equipment / machine parts and attachments, according to specifications
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, discuss with operators, other maintenance personnel and supervisor to determine cause of failure and implement improvements to prevent repeat failure
• Clean machines / equipment using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment
• Perform predictive and preventative tasks assigned by supervisor and provide feedback for process improvements
• Inspect and maintain facilities and support equipment such as air compressors, pumps, HVAC and general plumbing and piping
• Respond promptly to production equipment breakdowns, coordinate with co-workers and production personnel to determine problem and perform corrections to return equipment to operation
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure safety to self and others

Job Skills Requirements :

• Good mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving experience
• Good knowledge and experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling water systems and components including ability to read prints and schematics
• Good welding and fabrication skills
• Basic knowledge of manual lathe operation
• Good knowledge of rigging procedures and experience
• Basic knowledge of electricity
• Ability to use precision measuring and alignment equipment such as, micrometers, calipers, laser aligning and precision levels

Safety Training Requirements :

• Standard safety training
• Confined space entry
• Equipment Lockout / tagout (detailed)
• Fire extinguisher training

Educational and / or Experience Requirements :

• Journeyman Certificate, OR
• Industrial Maintenance technical degree with three to five years experience, OR
• Eight to ten years practical experience

General Physical Requirements :

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, visual activity
• Climbing, reaching, balancing, walking, grasping
• Pulling, pushing, lifting 50 lbs. and over
• Extreme temperatures
• Noise, atmospheric conditions, oils / coolant.

Last updated : 2024-04-29