Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility. Activities include both planned, predictive maintenance, and breakdown repair.

• Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.

• Some knowledge of PLC’s, AC drives, DC drives, controllers for speed, temperature, and pressure.

• Calibration of equipment.

• Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

• Works from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic, motors, and production machines and equipment.

• Performs a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

• Assists engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.

• Cleans and lubricates parts.

• Properly inspect and maintain shop equipment, in accordance with OSHA regulations.

• Follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related repairs and maintenance.

• Orders replacement parts. Requisition new parts and equipment.

• Report shift metrics to capture the performance and/or areas for improvement. (Breakdown – Downtime) (Part Availability)

• Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.

• Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Understanding, & Formal Training in:

• Plant utility systems maintenance & operations

• Industrial machine repair/reliability techniques

• Skills required for machine tool functions

• Ability to work from prints/technical drawing

• 3-phase & control power & basic input & output electrical devices.

• (Electrical) Knowledge of relay logic and DC drives.

• (Electrical) Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in performing evaluations on all electrical apparatus using ammeters, meggers (high voltage resistance test devices), temperature gauges etc.

• Understanding of technical & non-technical documents related to design & operational characteristics of machine mechanical and electrical systems.

• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment

• Effective communication skills, written and verbal

• Self-motivated.

• Computer skills.

• Ability to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel in the writing of specifications, maintenance, design, and repair of critical process rolls and roll related equipment.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment, encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.

• Must have a strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand root cause then communicate and educate the team in a timely manner.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.

• Must have a demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Must have a strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instruction.

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs.

NOTE: A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.