MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Essential Functions

• Carries out daily work orders supplied by the Maintenance Manager
• Performs mechanical and electrical inspection and repairs
• Fabricates various elements according to drawings and specifications provided by the Maintenance Manager
• Keeps track of tools used during work hours and return them to proper location when finished
• Informs Maintenance Manager when maintenance supplies and/or spares need to be ordered
• Troubleshoots problems on the Production Line, during and/or after production hours, and makes repairs as required to ensure continued safe operation
• Makes any necessary repairs to the facility as directed by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor
• Makes rounds on the floor to inspect performance of all machinery and make repairs if needed
• Provides support to all of the technicians for all of the areas if necessary
• Keeps the production floor clean and the Machine Shop clean from tools, extension cords, hoses, motors, screws, etc.
• Makes sure that all electrical boxes and cabinets are closed
• Ensures that all equipment is shut off when the plant is shut down for a long weekend
• Checks emergency exits for egress and the areas where fire extinguishers are stored
• Understands that wearing personal protective equipment based on the task being performed is mandatory
• Informs supervisor if additional PPE is needed to make a job safer
• Does all other duties as assigned including line set-up if competent

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Trade School Certificate with a minimum of six months of related mechanical/electrical experience
• Must be familiar with the machinery used in the company
• Ability to make quick, accurate repairs to machinery and/or work with an outside contractor as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak some English preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform various measurements and conversions as necessary
• For a list of mandatory training for this position, please see the Training Plan at QS PR 6.2.2.2