Maintenance Technician

About the role

Demonstrable ability with a sense of motivation to operate all equipment in the assigned production unit. Monitor and ensure overall production and relatable movement with adherence to safety, compliance, and efficiency standards. Builds Assembly equipment/Compression tunnels as needed. Performs set-ups, adjustments, preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment. Ensures optimal production and quality output of assigned equipment. Trouble shoots operational challenges and provides back-up as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time start-up and optimal performance of machinery.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan for and take corrective action.
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Fabricate parts for new & existing equipment, assemble automated systems from individual parts and subassemblies.
• Test equipment to check operation. Clear jams and set aside product for inspection and/or rework.
• Test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended down time.
• Check product for visual defects.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment ensuring safety and optimum performance.
• Report findings to supervisor/engineering and take appropriate action.
• Notify production and engineering of recurring problems, equipment malfunctions and supplies needed.
• Take related corrective actions.
• Interface with Supervisor on special projects.
• Follow all safety procedures and use necessary personal protective equipment.
• Ensure that all work meets regulatory requirements (OSHA).
• Observe “Lockout/Tagout” procedures while working on equipment.

Qualifications

• Cognitive and demonstrative organizational capabilities.
• Absorb and apply knowledge of product flow and processing systems.
• Identify all raw materials and finished goods.
• Understand material handling tasks with ability to learn Con-Air products.
• Perform daily maintenance and upkeep of forklift equipment.
• Communicate written and verbally with pleasant interpersonal skills that must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position in a safe manner.
• Participate and actively cultivate an environment of Production “Team” across all shifts.
• Participate in training new Production personnel on proper use of machines, equipment, safety requirements, and product quality standards.
• Able to set up, operate and maintain equipment.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong PLC experience required.

Skills

• Experienced technician with mechanical and electrical experience.
• Two to three years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Volt/Ohm Meter and Amp Meter.
• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC circuits.
• Advanced knowledge of Electrical safety.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand how to use them to troubleshoot.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits.
• Understanding of 208 & 480v 3 phase, and how to troubleshoot.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot various types of motors and replace.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Experienced to advanced knowledge of mechanical Techniques.
• Ability to diagnose bearings/repair with little to no assistance.
• Ability to diagnose/repair sprocket and chains with little to no assistance.
• Basic fabrication skills.
• Basic to advanced ARC, MIG and or TIG welding.
• Basic sheet metal, metal angle and metal tube(square and round) fabrication.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
• Ability to trouble shoot hydraulic systems.
• Experience with basic PLC programming.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage.