Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance and repair of production equipment and facilities.
• Ensure that all plant equipment is in safe operating condition and within established operational parameters.
• Assist with the overall environmental and operational safety of the plant.
• Verify equipment full operational status and minimal equipment down time.
• Attend and contribute to daily maintenance team meetings and maintenance planning.
• Assist with production improvement plan as related to plant upgrades and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI regulations regarding equipment operations and plant safety equipment and procedures.
• Maintain proper inventory levels on all tools, spare parts, and other necessary maintenance items within budgetary guidelines.
• Assist with the coordination and direction of outside support and contractor activities.
• Enforce environmental, safety, and housekeeping practices throughout plant.
• Act pro-actively and effectively as a fully contributing member of the maintenance department in all its functions.
• Contribute to the overall growth and development of the maintenance team.
• Perform all functions and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years of progressive hands-on experience in maintenance and repair.
• Effective electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical theory.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting analysis and system diagnostic skills.
• Basic working knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power transmission system operational fundamentals.
• Ability to work off-shift and weekends as necessary.
• Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Kaizen activities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Circuits (PLC) a plus.