Maintenance Tech

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician is accountable for the upkeep and proper functionality of all production and facility equipment. This includes repairing, rebuilding, and replacing production equipment or any facility equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

· Troubleshoot, maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, gearboxes, controls, PLC’s, and hydraulic/pneumatic components

· Utilize diagrams, schematics, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications in order to maintain and properly repair equipment as needed

· Identify ways to improve our maintenance program through continuous improvement techniques, technology and knowledge sharing

· Provides scheduled & unscheduled maintenance repairs to all production equipment during normal production hours.

· Performs duties including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines

· Supports an optimized production environment by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and 5S

· Responsible for maintaining and performing repairs to the facility

· Perform general carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks as needed.

· Construct or assemble furniture, partitions, etc. as needed. Performs simple carpentry tasks such as installing shelves, hooks or etc.

· Replace bulbs, lighting and plumbing fixtures, building hardware, etc. as needed.

· Touch-up and maintain appearance of paint, woodwork and flooring as needed and coordinate with outside Contractors when necessary.

· Wears protective equipment as necessary.

· Maintain power and hand tools in working order.

· Recommends new and/or replacement purchases of equipment as required.

· Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, etc.

• Ability to work independently.
• Organized with attention to detail
• Requires physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended time frames
• Must have ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly. Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl and kneel as needed

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series numbers, preferred. Ability to print and speak simple sentences, preferred.

Math Ability: A minimum ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; one or more years of demonstrated experience in the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic applications
• The ability to read electrical schematics and vocational maintenance training certificate preferred

· Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors

· Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics

· Requires basic knowledge of computers and operating systems

· Requires strong problem-solving skills to assess product output relative to specifications

· Must have ability to multi-task and to identify and execute process improvements as needed

Specialized Training: Forklift operation Equipment, potential to use: Forklift Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: Ability to adjust to changing work assignments and conditions

Attention to detail Time Management Multi-Tasking 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color. The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87 requirements and hearing protection devices.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, caustic or irritating chemicals, extreme heat (non-weather), and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require the use of hearing protection devices.

ND Industries is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.