Maintenance Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively participate in “downs” meetings; projects; and work on specific work orders as needed
• Assist with maintenance initiatives and monitor the compliance of all safety policies
• Co-manage the Fire / Security system at the facility
• Manage the general facility maintenance - i.e., Snow removal; lawn/landscape maintenance; HVAC
• Actively participate in the ongoing training within the department for each employee
• Clearly communicate to all crews and shifts the events of the shift to ensure a smooth and highly productive handoff from shift to shift
• Facilitate resolution of problems that may arise within the Maintenance area and bring unresolved issues to the Production Manager
• Understand bearing removal and installation practices
• Pipefitting skills and proficiency at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and stationary shop equipment
• Value in preventive and predictive maintenance practices such as daily rounds and lubrication
• Practice/understand rigging fundamentals
• Able to go online and troubleshoot and advanced PLC programming
• Knowledge of contactors and starters, motors, and motor controls
• Installing and maintaining various electrical controls and automation
• Wiring 460/230-volt 3 phase motors
• Understanding of servo, hydraulic and pneumatically actuated equipment
• Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in an industrial establishment
• Experienced with electric motors from fractional hp to 600 hp including servo driven motors
• Repair belt, chain, and sprocket conveyor systems

Required Experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Have good mechanical aptitude and machine operating skills
• Be willing to work various hours depending on production and training schedules
• Technical or Vocational degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Making paper converting experience is preferred