Maintenance Technician

The Purpose
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs of buildings, equipment, and utility systems; perform scheduled preventative maintenance; work on special projects as requested.

The Position
The Maintenance Technicianis responsible for carrying out various maintenance tasks, in the manufacturing environment. They inspect and repair equipment and carry out preventive maintenance to ensure that industrial equipment remain operational. Hours are from 4am-4pm or 4pm - 4am.

The Duties
The Maintenance Technician Is responsible for performing equipment failure analysis to complete preventative and unscheduled maintenance. Troubleshoots and diagnosis equipment problems as well as a wide range of ongoing repair tasks around the facility, including:

Essential Support Functions

• Maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
• Will disassemble and troubleshoot any equipment when there is a problem that is hindering production
• Check the performance of the different pieces of machinery, ensuring that they run correctly and that they are not hindering the operations of the plant
• Maintain detailed maintenance records as well as review and follow-up equipment has returned to operation
• Schedule repairs of faulty equipment.
• Check the performance of machinery, perform basic diagnostics, and test damaged machine parts to make repairs that are necessary.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records as well as review and follow-up equipment has returned to operation

The Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for conducting assessments of equipment in our manufacturing facilities—including highly-automated systems in working order. This position will carry out precautionary mechanical upkeep and testing, as well as the functions below:

• To troubleshoot and fix manufacturing and /or facility equipment that breaks down.
• Installs repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment as well as completing preventative maintenance
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts
• Determines changes and requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders
• Trains production workers on routine preventative maintenance
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

The Qualifications
The Maintenance Technician must have the following minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 3+ years of experience as a maintenance equipment and / or facility technician.
• knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for equipment repair
• In-depth knowledge of plumbing, electrical repair, maintenance, repairs on hydraulic / pneumatic systems, various maintenance related testers and gauges.
• Ability to operate machinery and technical equipment
• In-depth knowledge of system maintenance
• familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
• skilled and analyzing information and creating reports
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment
• Ability to work well with others as an effective team member
• Dedication to continuous quality improvement methods
• Experience in the following fields is preferred; Close loop cooling water, Clean dry air systems, Fume exhaust scrubbers, High purity water plus Wastewater systems, High pressure gas systems (cryogenic gas), and forklift experience.
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends based on project requirement
• Work involves frequent periods of standing and walking, which may include climbing ladders and staircases

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person