Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all electrical and mechanical equipment in the production area
• Make repairs and adjustments to machinery, dismantling all or parts of machinery to repair or replace defective components
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed or repaired machines and equipment
• Prepare maintenance reports
• Maintain production equipment in good operating condition while optimizing equipment uptime
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel
• Replace or repair faulty electrical and mechanical components of machine
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical and mechanical equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Improve reliability and operating efficiency of plant equipment
• Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work
• Weld and fabricate
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to Oldcastle standards
• Housekeeping of maintenance shop and production areas

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent or completion of technical school or equivalent in training, experience and education
• At least 2 years of industrial experience in electrical or mechanical support functions
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Full knowledge of three phase 480-volt equipment
• Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 80 lbs.
• Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, reaching, and twisting
• Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments