Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technicians install, overhaul, dismantle, construct, inspect, replace, test and make mechanical and electrical repairs to buildings and mechanical equipment such as boilers, compressors, sprinklers, piping, plumbing, production and material handling equipment, line equipment, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot using working knowledge of programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Perform plumbing and pipefitting duties as required on plant piping, such as steam, water, air, gas, and chemical lines
• Operate and repair electrically and mechanically all boilers, compressors, sprinklers, cooling towers, and pumps as needed
• Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Install, modify, and fabricate equipment and systems to meet production needs and schedules
• Weld and fabricate as necessary for repair or projects
• Maintain interior and exterior of buildings including windows, drain spouts, roofs, floors, ceiling, etc.
• Input and retrieve information from the Maintenance Management/MVP System
• Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality, and housekeeping
• Perform preventative maintenance as directed
• Perform various inspections on safety equipment
• Requisition material, parts, and tools
• Communicate clearly from one shift to another and to the Production Foreman and Maintenance Manager
• Coordinate the scheduling of repairs with department managers
• Maintain a clean and organized work area according to 6S standards
• Actively participate in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements by picking up trash, sweeping work areas, and returning materials and equipment to their proper locations
• Use computer to enter and retrieve information
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance
• Adhere to all safety and work rules
• Adhere to job-specific SOPs
• Assist and train new employees
• Read and comprehend instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes, and/or procedural changes
• Perform miscellaneous assignments as directed

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience repairing and troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, including overhead cranes, forklifts, hoists, 3-phase motors, variable speed drives and controls, and heavy industrial wiring, and/or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write clearly, and communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and supervisors
• Understanding and demonstrated ability to apply troubleshooting techniques
• Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• 6 to 12 months previous experience on a coating line is preferred

Skills

• Hand, eye, and feet coordination to operate fork trucks
• Hand and eye coordination to operate welding equipment, lathes, drills, saws, and other equipment
• Ability to squat, kneel, or stoop frequently to perform job duties
• Ability to reach or extend forward for long periods of time
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as blueprints, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Stamina to work in extreme temperatures
• Ascend and descend stairs to reach all areas of the plant
• Perform work from ladders or platforms at various heights
• Dexterity to operate computers to enter or retrieve information
• Communicate verbally or in writing with others
• Unrestricted limitations on physical movement to safely operate complex, high-speed equipment
• Repetitive use of hands to press buttons and operate line controls
• Occasional twisting of the neck and trunk
• Experience and ability to make quick decisions when supervision is not readily available

Tools and Equipment Used

• Fork trucks (propane and electric)
• Overhead cranes
• Upenders
• Jib crane
• Lathes
• Various small hand tools
• Power saw
• Mills
• Shears and knives
• Coil grabbers
• Welding equipment
• Testing devices
• Personal protective equipment

Work Environment

• Periodic temperature extremes, including temperatures over 90 degrees
• Some work areas located on 2nd or 3rd floor
• Concrete or asphalt floors
• Exposure to high levels of noise
• Exposure to dust
• Periodic exposure to fumes from paints and chemicals used in coating processes
• Use of respirator required while performing some job functions