Maintenance Technician-3rd Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, changing belts machinery as necessary to ensure machines are in optimal working condition
• Identify root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime for machine
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts, ordering and installing replacement parts for machines as needed
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies as needed
• Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
• Confer with product manager regarding test results and make additional alterations to machinery as required
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational certificate in appropriate field (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferred

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, etc. to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipment
• Good computer literacy with ability to enter work records in appropriate program
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
• Strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requires
• Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, crawling, stooping, kneeling, etc. with ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds