Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician will be part of a team responsible for ensuring timely repair of equipment as well as develop preventative maintenance measures on all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help to source spare parts within budget and keep readily in stock.
• Perform work consisting of, but not limited to, the installation, testing, maintenance, repair and adjustment of plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and correct machinery and equipment defects.
• Changes and maintains batteries on powered equipment.
• Work from drawings, sketches, prints and schematic diagrams.
• Make detailed sketches for the manufacture of repair parts by others.
• Use cutting and welding equipment;
• Proficient use of hand tools.
• Install conduit, wire, motors, switchgear, switches, contactors, and control devices.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Adhere to plant regulations and safety rules.
• Utilize all necessary tools, manuals and equipment to efficiently perform the job.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous manufacturing maintenance experience and a combination of education/training/certification in the below:
• Electrical Circuits – Industrial Motor Controls, Variable Frequency Drives
• Heating/Air Condition and Ventilation Controls and Equipment repair and maintenance
• Basic Electricity
• Basic Welding & Cutting
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Principles
• Blueprint Reading
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and perform the following for extended periods of time:
• Standing or sitting
• Climbing/squatting/walking
• Repetitive motions and lifting

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and experience with dehumidifiers (Munters or equivalent)
• HVAC diagnosis and repair
• Machine Shop machine operation - mill/drill/ lathe