Maintenance Technician

Purpose Statement:  To provide a skilled service to our customers by maintaining and recommending improvements for machinery to enhance operations and to improve plant equipment in a cost-efficient manner.

Accountabilities:

 1.   Maintain site equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while satisfying our customer's requirements.

 2.   Perform to the best of our ability as trained craftsmen in a safe and efficient manner, knowing and following all site procedures.
 
 3.   Obtain critical information necessary to understand our customer's needs, while working together to implement a solution, and follow up to ensure it worked.

4.    Develop and enhance my skills necessary to keep pace with changing technology,  methods, and new equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• →Safely working around rotating equipment & understanding equipment hazards
• →Maintenance of lubrication database for assigned site machinery
• →Lubrication of assigned machinery on specific schedule.  Maintenance of lubrication equipment
• →Troubleshooting of lubrication related issues
• →Housekeeping around lube points (i.e. cleaning oil spills, wiping grease etc.)
• →Lubricant sampling and analysis, including the operation of lubricant related analytical equipment and necessary records / reporting
• →Recommendations for machine improvements to enhance operation
• →Communication with appropriate parties regarding lubrication and machinery status
• →Management of lubricant inventory
• →Proper disposal of waste lubricants
• →Training of site personnel in support of lubrication efforts
• →Other duties as assigned.
• →To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or be able to learn SAP plant maintenance software; move around in site's and company's intranet; and communicate through e-mail software such as Outlook and Lotus Notes.
          
• →Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• →Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• →Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• →Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• →Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• →Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• →Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• →Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• →Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• →Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• →Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• →Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• →Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required..

• High school diploma required.
• A minimum of four years apprenticeship or equivalent industrial experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in multiple crafts ( machinist, sheet metal, welding, pipefitting, rigging, millwright)       
• Troubleshooting / Analytical skills           
• Knowledge of plant equipment & processes       
• Computer skills -  should have knowledge of manufacturing software; SAP is preferred            
• Blueprint reading
• Communications skills
• Basic Safety knowledge           
                            

   This Virginia position pays between $37.57 - $47.15/hour and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.