Maintenance Tech I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electric/electronic equipment, including, but not limited to hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles, local and national codes, properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operational procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential equipment problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components, including the use of special diagnostic instruments, with the ability to install, test, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• Repair electrical components such as transformers, wiring and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Other duties that may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform the duties of Maintenance II.
• Ability to read and write in English (Spanish is a plus) and communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work with high voltage/low voltage electricity.
• Intermediate electrical experience in 3-phase motor branch circuits.
• Have math aptitude for measurements, calibrations and comprehension of a variety of testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Be available for emergency service during off hours.
• Bilingual English/Spanish would be helpful but not required.
• Military experience preferred but not required.
• Have a compliment of tools necessary for high level maintenance tasks.
• Have good mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude.
• Can work well with others and provide positive leadership.
• A desire to participate in the overall effort to keep all operations running smoothly and cleanly.
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures.

Requirements

• Pass the drug test.
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas.
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).