Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, sets up and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment as directed and assists others with electrical equipment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Diagnosis and employs the proper procedures for the relief of trouble.
• Uses rigging when necessary to accomplish the job.
• Determines when parts need replacement and repairs are necessary.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical drawings and sketches, and understands and reads electrical schematics and the necessary tools of the trade.
• Works in the company of others in the performance of both mechanical and electrical duties.
• Works in cooperation with the Production department at all times.
• Possesses the necessary tools of the trade.
• Trains inexperienced employees on the job as required.
• Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed.
• Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly.
• Operates mobile and hoisting equipment in performance of E&R work.

Qualifications

• Educational and/or Experience: Electrical and mechanical experience, complete capability to read and make mechanical and electrical drawings. Good knowledge of electrical codes. 2+ years experience in maintenance repairs.
• Computer Skills: Some computer experience preferred.
• Languages Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators. Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators. Balance to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to possible limited observation. Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements. Lift 26-50 pounds and carry it up to 30 feet. Walk through, under and around equipment with a clearance of 30”. Activate and use telephone, computer, and calculator. Ability to feel objects, such as textures, size and shape and to determine temperature by touching of skin, primarily by that of finger tips. Ability to grasp office utensils and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees.