Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing and related equipment as well as building systems to maintain safe and fully functional equipment.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot problems to affect complex repairs by referring to equipment manuals and following repair procedures, so equipment can be operational with a minimum of down time.
• Process the necessary paperwork involved in daily work such as preventative maintenance work orders, purchase requisitions and other documents specific to work area.
• Perform preventive maintenance work on the most complex equipment and situations to ensure minimal down time of manufacturing equipment so production targets are achieved. Maintenance can include cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun. Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts, following manufactures specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Assemble, install and program mechanical, electro-mechanical and automated machinery and systems such as production machinery / tools, storage racks, and robots.
• Set up and operate machine tool equipment in the maintenance area as well as basic operation of most production equipment such as drill presses, vertical mills, band saws, cut off saws, engine lathes, gas, arc, mig, and tig welding equipment as may be necessary to fabricate, repair and/or duplicate parts required to maintain and repair equipment.
• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment Provide work leadership to lower level Maintenance Technicians. May participate in a task force to improve company procedures or operation.
• Use of hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds including hand power tools. This equipment will include but not be limited to drills, saws, grinders, and threading equipment.
• Must have knowledge and awareness to comply with all standard OSHA and State safety regulations and policies, RE: Lock Out Tag procedures for all types of equipment, proper handling of solvents and chemicals according to MSDS sheets, vision, hearing and respiratory protection, and proper lifting techniques as may be required within the scope of the job at hand.

Additional Functions

• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
• May perform non-certified welding, non-certified electrical repair and skilled machining operations incidental to repair and maintenance tasks.
• Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.

Competencies

• Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively – Develop and deliver a variety of communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus – Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Demonstrates self-awareness – Use a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Drives results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust – Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Manages complexity – Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Resourcefulness – Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Plans and aligns – Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Self-development – Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Situational adaptability – Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certification as Limited Maintenance Electrician preferred.
• Four or more years maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics with ability to take voltage, amperage, OHM, pressure and/or flow reading in accordance with ladder and schematic diagrams and determine values. Electrical/electronic knowledge/skill include but not limited to controls, magnetic starters, rotary switches, relays, solenoids, brakes, input/output devices for PLC’s, CNC and standard electrical wiring principles for AC (up to 480v. three phase) and DC. Knowledge of linear and rotary drives including but not limited to ball screws, right angle, gear reducers, variable speed, rack and pinion, belt and chain, and hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Ability to be certified to operate forklifts, scissors lift, overhead cranes and hoists to assist in material and personnel movement required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; balance; crouch, stoop, twist, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, some overhead’ push/pull an average of 50 lbs. (maximum 125 lbs.). The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.; climb; twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employee will occasionally operate forklift and various lifts/hoists.

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a production environment with regular exposure to noise, liquid grinding coolant mist and vapor, dust and lubricants managed through an exhaust system. Work area is well lit and air conditioned.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

LEATHERMAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

*When applying for this opportunity please allow yourself 30-45 minutes to answer some questions critical to the position in detail and attached a resume.