Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions of Job

• Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.
• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met.
• Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.
• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to other departments as needed.
• Assist in the planning and execution of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct training sessions for new employees or staff on equipment operation and maintenance.

Required Education Level

Technical School
Area of Study: Specialization in Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar.
Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.
• 1-3 Minimum Years Of Experience Within The Automotive Industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 24v dc, 120v, 240v, and 3 phase electronic circuits.
• Experience operating basic shop tools.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to – light assembly, plastic welding technology, injection molding machines, slush machines, foam in place equipment, robots.
• Welding experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Excellent Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.