Industrial Maintenance Technician (Open Availability)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of complex machinery and systems within TekniPlex. This position involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment, as well as adhering to environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine problems and make repairs or changes as necessary to electro-mechanical instrumentation and process control systems.
• If repairs are temporary, ensure permanent repairs are made as soon as possible.
• Perform preventive maintenance testing and maintain records to ensure compliance with all company and environmental regulations.
• Evaluate and recommend or implement changes to improve machine health as needed.
• Update prints and procedures as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Evaluate parts requirements for new or existing equipment and make recommendations to set parts up in stock.
• Research, locate, and order appropriate parts to ensure reliability.
• Aid with modifications and capital projects as required.
• Communicate with vendors, support groups, and management about equipment issues.
• Document machine issues, repairs made, troubleshooting procedures, parts used, follow-up needed, etc.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned areas for identification of potential safety problems.
• Perform prescribed audit and sampling activities to monitor system operations for compliance assurance.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• AAS degree in Electro/Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robotics) or related field.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Maintenance Electrician job.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to use multimeters, voltage testers, amp meters, and other testing devices.
• Ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, transformers, rectifiers, etc.
• Ability to calculate needed material (wire, breakers, conduit, etc.) for new or modifications of existing circuits.
• Ability to assemble, install, alter, and repair any pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, chemicals, or gases. Pneumatics included.
• Ability to use hand power tools applicable to job function. (Welding skills are a plus.)
• Knowledge of electronics and electrical controls and circuits.
• Knowledge of AC and DC drives, PLC's, power distribution and process control.
• Willingness and ability to perform On-the-Job Training (OJT) duties.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with operations associates, vendors, and support groups.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work up to 11.5-hour shifts.
• Frequent lifting in the 0–50 lb range.
• Carry items (e.g., shafts ~45 lbs) up to 10 feet.
• Push/pull equipment (e.g., toolboxes up to ~300 lbs) up to 200 feet.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting/crouching, reaching, twisting.
• Occasional crawling.
• Frequent use of both hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions.
• Use of foot controls as required.
• Able to maintain sustained attention, work at a consistent pace, and make independent judgments.

Working Conditions

• Work performed around industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Frequent exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and gases, wet conditions, and vibration.
• Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• Indoor manufacturing/production setting.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection