Maintenance Technician I (AL Location)

Description

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for ensuring effective operation and maintenance of the plant and machinery. The Maintenance Technician I will also implement plant safety initiatives and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. The maintenance technician will also perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, testing equipment and maintenance best practices
• Assist in performing preventative/predictive maintenance on wire processing equipment, injection molding machines, and other assigned plant equipment
• Congduct general repairs and swap outs of belts, hoses, o rings, seals, lubrication, filter changes, ect.
• Congduct basic electrical repairs under supervision
• Assist with machine adjustments such as pressure and alignment for key components
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems under supervision
• Assist in assigned maintenance projects to support production and/or safety initiatives and improvements
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Strong understanding of MRO/Storeroom processes and procedures
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required
• Respond promptly to production floor breakdowns and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties
• Document work order information/completion
• Provide support to the team in the maintenance excellence program and provide continuous improvement ideas
• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Mechanical Aptitude
• Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field strongly preferred
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills