Maintenance Technician 6p-6a

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical problems of all plant equipment including mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Solves problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors and AC/DC motor control circuits.
• Designs and fabricates replacement parts or equipment utilizing shop tools, mig welding, tig welding, presses and shears.
• Operates and maintains fire-tube boilers and water softeners.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as traps, pipes, valves and make repairs as necessary.
• Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance on plant chilling systems, plant and office air handling units, air conditioning, humidification and dehumidification equipment.
• Utilizes a CMMS for maintaining parts inventory, purchasing and/or requesting replacement parts, writing work order and planning jobs.
• Identify and solve mechanical, electrical and electronic plant or equipment problems; perform repairs safely and cost effectively on a timely basis.
• Provides input into engineering designs, e.g. electrical or electronic systems or changes for practicality and convenience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years vocational training in maintenance mechanics preferred (including hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, electronics and programmable computers).
• 5 years’ experience in plant and production equipment maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and electronic repair required.
• Experience operating utility equipment (i.e. compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC, cooling towers, etc.) is desired.