Industrial Maintenance Technician I

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SAFETY FIRST - Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must demonstrate a strong commitment to following all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others.
• General understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.
• Understand all aspects of troubleshooting to include, but not limited too, troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, inspection and testing of a variety of production systems and equipment.
• Inspect as directed, remove or replace machines and parts; i.e., motors, gearboxes, bearings, etc.
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, test and shop equipment.
• Maintain appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
• Maintain all aspects of equipment preventative maintenance schedules including shift, daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual maintenance.
• Learn all aspects of machine maintenance and becomes cross-trained in all areas of manufacturing equipment.
• Must have the ability to work off shift hours, weekends as needed.
• Recognize and adhere to all company safety programs, knowledge of OSHA, LOTO, and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties. Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, schematics, hydraulic and print reading.
• Ensure that all new and existing equipment or machinery is operating properly.
• Must be able to operate forklift and scissor lift within the safety guidelines established by Cellofoam.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• May be responsible for supplying hand tools required for the job.
• Limited travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or technical school equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in preventative maintenance, electrical and mechanical repairs of equipment in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Basic knowledge using a volt meter on to measure (3) and single phase AC power, DC power and resistance.
• Experience in MIG, TIG, Stick welding is a plus, on steel and aluminum, fabricate simple components and do repairs.
• Experience with drill presses, cut-off, and chop saws. Some knowledge of manual milling machines/lathes to fabricate/ repair components a plus.
• Experience with general maintenance and safety procedures including but not limited to boiler, electrical, hydraulic, steam, and pneumatic systems is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned machinery.
• Able to operate maintenance equipment, material handling equipment, and man lifts (to heights of 24 feet).
• Able to withstand frequent exposure to dust, dirt, grease, odors, noise, and heat in a manufacturing environment.

Training Requirements:

General Safety Quality System Awareness. Must be verified by supervisor to be able to sign off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 60 days of hire. This position requires the desire and willingness to learn the trade by working with experienced team members.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehension of the English language, in both written and spoken form, is preferred.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand held measuring tools.
• Must be self-motivated while being able to work with others.
• Must have problem solving skills that can be applied to mechanical systems.
• Must have general understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and to follow verbal instruction with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand complex written/oral instructions/schematics and detect/repair/rebuild or replace, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, or mechanical/ equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, occupation hazards, and safety programs.
• Driver record and insurance coverage appropriate to enable legal and safe driving of vehicle(s) for company related business.

COMPETENCIES:

• Display willingness to be a team player.
• Exhibit willingness to conform to management objectives.
• Promote and demonstrate the following:
  
  • Process accountabilities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Capacity to follow systems
  • Taking personal responsibility

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.