Maintenance Technician

Troubleshooting and Repair

• Troubleshoot using working knowledge of programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Performs plumbing and pipefitting duties as required on plant piping, such as steam, water, air, gas, and chemical lines
• Operates and repairs electrically and mechanically, all boilers, compressors, sprinklers, cooling towers and pumps as needed
• Reads and interprets machine electrical and mechanical drawings
• Reads and interprets blue prints and schematic diagrams
• Installation, modification and fabrication of equipment and systems to meet production needs and schedules
• Maintains interior and exterior of buildings including windows, drain spouts, roofs, floors, ceiling, etc.

Inspection and Safety

• Inputs and retrieves information from the Maintenance Management/MVP System
• Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality and housekeeping
• Performs preventative maintenance as directed
• Performs various inspections on safety equipment

Other Duties

• Requisitions material, parts and tools
• Communicates clearly from one shift to another and to the Production Foreman and Maintenance Manager
• Clocks in and out on a daily basis
• Coordinates the scheduling of repairs with department managers
• Maintains clean and organized work area according to 6S standards
• Actively participates in adhering to plant housekeeping requirements
• Uses computer to enter and retrieve information
• Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed

Physical Demands

• Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucks
• Hand and eye coordination to operate welding equipment, lathes, drills, saws and other equipment
• Squat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job duties
• Reach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job duties
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Stamina to work in extreme temperatures
• Periodic exposure to fumes from paints and chemicals used in coating processes
• Use of respirator required while performing some job functions

Tools and Equipment

• Fork trucks
• Propane and electric overhead cranes
• Upenders
• Jib crane
• Lathes
• Variety of 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
• Cement 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

Job Requirements

• Four or more years of experience repairing and troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, to include the following over-head 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, blue prints, 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
• Does require training checklist and demonstration of skills
• Able to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays
• 6 to 12 months previous experience on a coating line is preferred