Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician Supervisor

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will ensure that our production and manufacturing assets are fully utilized and maintained on a daily basis while adhering to proper safety rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain machine logs to record the type and incidence of errors, repairs or maintenance performed and machine settings.
• Lead preventative and routine mechanical maintenance on machines.
• Lead mechanical breakdown and/or repair on equipment including rigging, disassembly, cleaning and re-alignment of extrusion system.
• Maintain and repair support infrastructure including both air and water supplies.
• Troubleshoot performance issues working with machine operators and engineers by listening, checking speed, tracking belts, etc.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues.
• Absorb and oversee the development of Junior Mechanics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and high-level efficiency of hand tools, power tools, drill press, grinders, etc.
• Knowledge of safe working practices with rotating and high voltage machinery.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements including lock-out/tag-out, confined spaces, MSDS, etc.
• Ability to disassemble and assemble gearboxes, pumps.
• Ability to identify and measure critical tolerances or dimensions.
• Ability to know that gearboxes and pumps need alignment.
• Ability to work cohesively with other team members, and to contribute positively to the work environment.
• Experience with extrusion or lamination machines or comparable manufacturing process.
• Experience as millwright, pipefitter or steelworker, preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required, Technical or Vocation School, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours.
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts.
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level.