Maintenance Technician

Job Title:  Maintenance Technician

Reports To:   Maintenance Supervisor

General Responsibilities:

• Requisition parts and material from supply system
• Start equipment/machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Dismantle equipment/machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, hoist or forklift
• Install, replace, or change equipment/machine parts and attachments, according to specifications
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, discuss with operators, other maintenance personnel and supervisor to determine cause of failure and implement improvements to prevent repeat failure
• Clean machines/equipment using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment
• Perform predictive and preventative tasks assigned by supervisor and provide feedback for process improvements
• Inspect and maintain facilities and support equipment such as air compressors, pumps, HVAC and general plumbing and piping
• Respond promptly to production equipment breakdowns, coordinate with co-workers and production personnel to determine problem and perform corrections to return equipment to operation
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure safety to self and others

Job Skills Requirements:

• Good mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving experience
• Good knowledge and experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling water systems and components including ability to read prints and schematics
• Good welding and fabrication skills
• Basic knowledge of manual lathe operation
• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Good knowledge of rigging procedures and experience
• Basic knowledge of electricity
• Ability to use precision measuring and alignment equipment such as, micrometers, calipers, laser aligning and precision levels

Safety Training Requirements:

• Standard safety training
• Confined space entry
• Equipment Lockout/tagout (detailed)
• Fire extinguisher training

Educational and/or Experience Requirements:

• Journeyman Certificate, OR
• Industrial Maintenance technical degree with three to five years experience, OR
• Eight to ten years practical experience

General Physical Requirements:

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching,  visual activity
• Climbing, reaching, balancing, walking, grasping
• Pulling, pushing,  lifting 50 lbs. and over
• Extreme temperatures
• Noise, atmospheric conditions, oils/coolants

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