Maintenance Technician
About the Role
Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, and boiler systems within a manufacturing environment, executing capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment), and performing various maintenance tasks throughout the facility.
Expected hours of work are 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule of 8-10 hour shifts, including occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
- Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- One to two (1-2) years of related maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
- Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
- Prior experience operating a forklift.
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Ability to use hand and portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).
Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler. Mechanical background with rotating equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient/outside temperatures and dust.
- Working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical, and chemical substances/equipment.
- Confined workspaces.
- This is a fully onsite position; physical presence at the designated work location is required during scheduled hours.
Physical Requirements
According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Lifting or Carrying:
- 1–10 LBS — Frequently (31–60%)
- 11–20 LBS — Frequently (31–60%)
- 21–40 LBS — Frequently (31–60%)
- 41–50 LBS — Frequently (31–60%)
- Pushing or Pulling:
- 1–40 LBS — Occasionally (0–30%)
- 41–50 LBS — Occasionally (0–30%)
- Other Physical Demands:
- Bending or Stooping — Occasionally (0–30%)
- Reaching Above Shoulder Level — Occasionally (0–30%)
- Walking — Frequently (31–60%)
- Standing — Frequently (31–60%)
- Sitting — Frequently (31–60%)
- Repetitive Motion (wrists, hands, and/or fingers) — Continuously (61–100%)
- Vision — Continuously (61–100%)
- Hearing — Continuously (61–100%)
- Dexterity — Continuously (61–100%)
- Hand-Eye Coordination — Continuously (61–100%)