Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, rebuild and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Maximize production time and minimize downtime.
• Assist in developing and organizing preventive maintenance program.
• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments of assigned personnel.
• Maintain quality work at the lowest possible cost while meeting company standards for quality and performance.
• Communicate daily with the Operations Manager, Supervisors and production personnel.
• Perform root cause analysis to increase serviceability and reliability of equipment.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with employees.
• Control labor, material and part expenses within budgetary constraints.
• Order parts and supplies as needed.
• Affirm adequate tooling, hardware and supplies necessary to perform work.
• Determine the nature and scope of forthcoming related projects and the requirements for completion.
• Complete assigned projects as scheduled.
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
• Communicate daily with Operations Manager and Supervisors on general plant conditions and matters of importance.
• Ensure all safety, work rules, regulations and housekeeping standards are followed.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Be available for any emergencies and on-call to respond as required to meet the needs for any onsite emergency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of vendors or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.