Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

About the role

This role will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, site facilities, and assets. The primary focus is troubleshooting and resolving issues with complex equipment applications to support production.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and building maintenance issues in a timely fashion.
• Provide support for production and production equipment to reach optimum capabilities.
• Establish root cause analysis for any equipment failures.
• Support project work and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain established 5S systems and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform adjustments or corrections on equipment to optimize performance.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Expand knowledge base on maintenance practices, procedures, and technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Education, training, or applicable experience in a skilled trade related to industrial maintenance (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fluid power, machining, welding).
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, and electrical devices (e.g., voltmeter, ammeter).
• Ability to read and work from schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Customer service-oriented approach.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, squat, climb (use of ladders) for extended periods (40% standing, 20% sitting, 20% climbing, 20% kneeling/squatting/laying in non-routine positions).
• Ability to work long shifts (up to 12 hours per shift in a 24-hour period).
• Ability to perform in varying temperatures and dusty environments with appropriate PPE.
• Hand dexterity for prolonged use of hand tools.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Skills

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities to support efficient operation.
• Understanding of cost issues to make daily decisions that reduce overall costs.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EEO, wage and hour, environmental, and waste minimization).

Certifications

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License or other appropriate certification for specific equipment or work areas.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Leadership Attributes

• Superior time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.
• Teaching skills to effectively train personnel in technical and administrative tasks.
• Excellent crisis management and emotional control under adverse conditions.
• Strong employee relations skills, including active listening.