Maintenance Associate

Basic Function

The primary role of the maintenance technician position is to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all types of manufacturing machinery and equipment (mechanical and electrical) in a heavy industrial environment. Prepare reports, interface with the facility CMMS, provide feedback to supervision as required to improve operations and machine reliability. Maintain and demonstrate a safety first mentality.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all plant and department safety rules, work rules, procedures, and EHS policies.
• Troubleshoot and repair of plant manufacturing machinery and support equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems up to 480 volt, motor controls and drives (AC, DC and VFD), PLC, and relay based systems.
• Inspect, repair and understand the technical aspects (electrical and mechanical) of water pumps, oil pumps, vacuum conveying systems, hydraulic and pneumatic components / operations, alignment procedures, bearing installation, and mechanical transmission devices.
• Able to perform light machining work (lathe and milling machines).
• Repair or fabrication of machine parts utilizing welding techniques (arc and oxy-acetylene).
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, drawings and technical literature to aid in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and reliability of plant machinery and systems.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Provide recommendations, ideas, and suggestions to improve reliability of machinery, equipment and operations.
• Provide basic training to, production associates and other personnel as needed.
• Other tasks as required.

Key Requirements

• Must be able to perform all tasks independently, without direct supervision.
• Must be able to pass a forklift certification procedure.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must have working knowledge of and basic troubleshoot and repair abilities of electrical circuits and systems up to and including 480 volt systems.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC motors and controls.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to walk through the entire 250,000+ sq.ft. facility as needed during the course of a normal work day.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work in varying seasonal temperatures within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Able to certify skills through testing.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Desired Background

• 5 to 7 years industrial experience.
• 3 to 5 years minimum experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• College certificate, applicable armed forces training or a completed apprenticeship program.
• Associates degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Electronics.