Maintenance Technician I

About the role

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to production and facility equipment in order to ensure the safe efficient operation of machinery and all mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the repair of equipment as directed by other maintenance personnel.
• Ensure operation of CNC machinery such as press brakes, lathes and mills by completing preventive maintenance requirements as established by manufacturer's specifications.
• Inspect, operate, or test CNC and manual machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and initiate repairs as required.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing and physical structure of all production facilities.
• Measure, cut and install wiring and conduit.
• Install and configure electrical equipment.
• Follow electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Provide communication to production on potential equipment problems that could negatively affect operations.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA regulations and company procedures and rules.

Requirements

• Basic equipment maintenance: able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive maintenance tasks.
• Technical understanding of maintenance concepts and practices.
• Deal with uncertainty in a flexible and proactive manner.
• Basic common safety practices; OSHA certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years maintenance experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Machine shop work environment; dust, grease and metal shavings are common.
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment when on the shop floor:
  • Safety glasses
  • Electrical hazard rated safety toed shoes/boots
  • Other safety gear as needed
• Must be able to:
  • Work safely in a fast-paced environment
  • Work overtime, including weekends as requested
  • Respond to emergencies when off work (on-call)

Pay

25–30 USD per hour