Maintenance Tech III

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of key infrastructure, grounds and systems, address discrepancies and ensure the upkeep of all areas of the facility.
• Maintain and repair production support equipment including motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production plumbing systems, simple electrical systems and other production-related equipment.
• Troubleshoot production equipment malfunctions and repairs as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on production equipment.
• Keep record of all day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken in the facility.
• Create and assist in the implementation of maintenance programs to include operator and preventive maintenance activities for each department’s major pieces of equipment.
• Communicate with the production team on the scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports including downtime reports, PM schedules and completion statuses.
• Maintain stock of high-moving spare parts and equipment to minimize equipment downtime in a forward-looking manner.
• Cook up and assist in the implementation of maintenance programs to include operator and preventive maintenance activities for each department’s major pieces of equipment.
• Coordinate and supervise external maintenance service providers and maintain external maintenance vendors for all needed outsourced maintenance. (i.e.: Repair of CNC machines, Compressor maintenance).
• Oversee the maintenance budget and ensure costs are kept within budget while improving productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, governmental requirements, OSHA, EPA, and NJDEP standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Microsoft office and maintenance systems.
• Excellent Math, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out various trade activities, such as machining, electrical, welding, plumbing, etc.
• Able to lift, climb ladders, platforms, and work in tight spaces in and around machinery.
• Adept with hand and power tools.
• Forklift Certified (or eligible).
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical, controls and plumbing systems.
• Good organization skills.
• Able to manage and coordinate work of others.
• Good time-management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

Required EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least Ten (5) years’ experience as Maintenance Technician in industrial maintenance facilities.
• At least Three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects.
• The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.