Equipment Maintenance Technician Trainee

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician - Trainee provides preventive maintenance and repairs to Employment Support Services (ESS) sewing machines and other associated production equipment machinery. Assist in other routine maintenance activities at the Smyth, Twin, and Wythe facilities. This position will be located at the Wythe ESS. This position will train under the current Equipment Maintenance Technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. In cooperation with the appropriate facility personnel, develop and implement a schedule of preventive maintenance on all designated equipment

2. Provide for the preventive maintenance and repairs of sewing machines and other production-related equipment used at all 3 ESS facilities.

3. Keep appropriate facility personnel informed of parts needed for equipment and assist as requested in the sourcing and purchasing process.

4. Assist as requested in performing routine maintenance of facility and associated equipment at all 3 facilities.

5. Participate in meetings held for a variety of purposes including production, in-service training, etc.

6. Participate in the agency's accident-prevention program and actively promote safe practices in the delivery of services and manufacturing of products.

OTHER DUTIES: 

Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the Equipment Maintenance Technicians Training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of machine mechanics, automotive mechanics, etc.

Basic mathematics/measurements

Troubleshooting skills

Good time management skills

Ability to work alone with minimal supervision

Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal

Ability to train under the guidance of the Equipment Maintenance Technicians

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.