Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Multi-craft Mechanic is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all production equipment, systems and facilities. In addition, the maintenance employee may be involved in new equipment and machinery installation, equipment and facilities upgrades and redesigns and is involved in the recommendation and selection of new equipment and facilities changes.

Specialized Skills Required

• General mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment such as motors, pumps, conveying systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Machine repair – disassembles machines, finds worn or broken parts, makes decisions as to what is wrong with machine, cleans machine, has bad parts repaired or orders new parts. Reassembles the machine. Tests the machine to make sure it is operable. Someone else must test on stock for actual machine operation. Works on machinery powered by hydraulic, electric, air, etc.
• Strong electrical abilities and knowledge of both single and three-phase electrical systems and the ability to diagnose basic electrical problems and replace motors and equipment
• Knowledge of PLC and facilities systems such as lighting, water and plumbing and the ability to maintain and repair these systems
• May work alone or with another person or persons, as directed by the project
• Must be able to find the trouble and through his/her own effort, carry through the project

Must Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment. (3 years minimum)
• A command of basic math skills including counting, adding, subtracting, precision measurement, etc.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical abilities test, and background check
• Ability to work weekends and daily overtime as needed

Physical Requirements - Full body mobility and the ability to move about in a production environment to include:

• Bending, squatting, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and twisting on an occasional basis.
• Lifting and carrying from the ground to waist height and pushing, pulling and maneuvering up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and in a non-environmentally controlled workplace, working at varying heights and in the outdoors.

Preferred Requirements

• An electrical certification
• Experience in metalworking facility
• Pipe fitting / machinist experience
• An ability to self-motivate
• Time management skills