Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Support production and quality goals by ensuring safe and reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.  The technician will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment along with basic building maintenance and repairs using diagrams, OEM manuals and engineering specification to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic and mechanical failures
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment, support equipment, facilities and safety equipment
• Comply with company personnel and safety policies while supporting “Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Perform special projects and assignments as directed by supervisory personnel
• Observe operation of machine and verify conformance to machine specifications
• Fabricate, install and develop upgrades, modifications and machine changes as directed.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the management staff.
• Keep parts inventory and work with operations coordinator to order spare parts and consumables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidate will have a one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience relating to electrical or mechanical fields.
• Must have strong analytic, troubleshooting, mathematical, verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and set priorities to support production requirements
• Ideal candidates may display an aptitude for the use of the following tools
  • Shop equipment including: Hand tools, Milling, Grinding, Cutting, Machine Press, Drill press, Tig Welding/Brazing
  • Support equipment including: Scissor lift, Fork Truck
  • Experience with VFD, PLC, and computed controlled equipment is desirable

     Language Skills

• Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

     Mathematical Skills

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

     Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

     Computer Skills

• Ability to access, retrieve, update and review files utilizing Microsoft Office and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 90 pounds
• Vision must be sufficient or corrected to the minimum requirements of a motor vehicle operator
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Limited exposure to inks, oils, solvents and detergents
• Working hours may vary in response to production schedules

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise level