Maintenance Technician

External Description
Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair machinery and equipment operating problems and breakdowns as promptly as possible to minimize production downtime.

• Install machinery, fixtures and necessary plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical and related hook-ups for the machinery.

• Disassemble, Diagnose, repair and rebuild various company equipment and machines.

• Order or fabricate required parts for service or repair of equipment and machines, utilizing welding, machining, electrical and mechanical processes.

• Perform preventative maintenance duties on machinery and equipment as assigned.

• Work with engineering tool makers to design and fabrication of new equipment and machines.

• Fabricate and repair machine guards, and related attachments to facilitate or increase safety.

• Must be knowledgeable in the safety requirements of handling chemicals and/or hazardous waste.

• Perform maintenance duties involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, brazing, cutting and hydraulics in repairing or improving plant facilities, machinery or equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Skills/Abilities -
Exhibit high levels mechanical aptitude, using a wide variety of hand tools and equipment, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people while working under general supervision. The incumbent must be able to work weekends as needed.
Learning Period -
12 to 18 months is required to learn the basics of this job. Three or more years are necessary to handle all aspects of the job with minimal supervision.
Supervision Received -
Under general supervision, communicating on a daily or more frequent basis. Exceptional problems are referred to the supervisor. Assignments are specific, and the incumbent selects or establishes the safe and effective procedure to complete tasks.
Problem Solving and Decision Making -
Diagnose machine breakdown and proceed with or recommend repairs or parts needed to complete job. Work independently on many projects, determining most efficient manner of proceeding.
Relations with Others -
Works with people from all areas of the company, such as engineering, supervisors, and managers. May participate in small group activities such as task teams, safety meetings, and other continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Qualifications / Preferred Prior Experience

• Developing executing steps towards achieving Daily, weekly, Monthly and yearly maintenance goals
• Participating in and leading safety GEMBA walk tours discussions
• Assisting contract technicians with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical concerns
• Communicate with vendors
• Make necessary decisions and develop plans for repair and fabrication of equipment
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on hydraulic pneumatic pumps, hydraulics, dust collectors, resin dryers, fabrication punches, drills, extruders and various processing equipment
• Performing electrical circuit repairs (Registered, Unlicensed Electrician)
• Diagnose and perform repairs on low voltage electronics such as VFD's, PLC's, HMI's and other various electronic controls
• Diagnose and perform repairs on single phase electronics such as VFD's, PLC's, Motors, Relays, Circuit Breakers, and various electronic controls
• Diagnose and perform repairs on Three phase (480v / 2500 Amp) electronics VFD's, Motors, Relays, Circuit Breakers, Buss distribution equipment and various electronic controls
• Performing Weld Repair on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous projects (non-certified)
• Powered industrial truck operation (Scissor lift, Fork Truck, Powered pallet jack)