Maintenance Technician

About the role

As a member of the SanCasT group, you will perform a variety of manual tasks to support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility. Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and services electrical and electronic systems, industrial electrical machinery and controls, and other tasks in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot the facility's equipment, including electrical systems, motors, disconnects and breakers, low voltage controls, and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned as required to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operations
• Check and refill lubricant reservoirs, apply grease to lubricant points, inspect machinery while performing scheduled preventative maintenance
• Operate shop tools, equipment, and as many machines related to maintenance as skill level permits
• Make repairs and adjustments to machinery and assist in dismantling all or parts of machinery to repair or replace defective components
• Assist in electrical projects and perform minor electrical repairs
• Assist in pipe fitting tasks and perform some installation tasks unassisted
• Perform certain portions of repairs to power industrial equipment, assist in rebuilding related equipment
• Maintain and service a range of building equipment such as HVAC, lighting, water and sewer, etc.
• Assist in the installation of new plant equipment
• Maintain production equipment in good operating condition while optimizing equipment uptime to ensure the safe and timely manufacture of quality coatings
• Improve reliability and operating efficiency of plant equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner to ensure operation of all equipment in an efficient and safe manner
• Support site housekeeping and safety programs, maintaining a workplace that is clean and safe
• Maintain production and quality standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Five years of related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Industrial, electrical, and/or welding certifications preferred
• Ability to read and follow all quality process/work instructions
• Must obey all safety rules and wear all proper Personal Protection Equipment
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers

Skills

• Knowledge of general plant practices, floor layout, and procedures
• Understand basic electrical and pneumatic diagrams
• Familiar with 12 VDC to 480 VAC electrical wiring or circuits and capable of diagnosing 115 VAC control circuitries
• Strong mechanical skills and lean manufacturing practice
• Ability to perform continual and heavy lifting
• Licensed to operate a 3-ton forklift truck
• Requires repeated movements and tasks daily
• Good communication skills
• Able to work a rotating shift and overtime as required
• Able to work independently and as part of a group as a team player
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties on this job, the employee is exposed to wet or hot, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is currently $28-35. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement plans. More information is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.