Maintenance Technician - Multiple Shifts (Nights)

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the plant.
• Respond to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause.
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.
• Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, fabricating guards, etc. as required.
• Engage in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.
• Perform housekeeping of shop and areas where maintenance activities were performed.
• Machine part on a lathe or mill for replacement of repair or worn parts.
• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs.
• Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Advise operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform lockouts or tag out as required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be willing to work night shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc.