Maintenance Technician I

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician I will repair and maintain the machinery and mechanical equipment in the plant, including equipment, machinery, fixtures, and power and hand tools. They will also assist in the installation of machines and troubleshoot or diagnose system malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay out, draw, balance, and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions, and other miscellaneous maintenance tasks.
• Fabricate mechanical parts (fittings, valves, etc.) from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members, and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state, and federal levels.
• Support safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling systems, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrated safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding certification required.

Skills

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & Technologies

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)