Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant operations' manufacturing equipment. This position will support the maintenance and operations departments by coordinating routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing faulty components, and maintaining accurate and complete records per work instructions.

This position contributes to HGC's goals and success by ensuring equipment and machinery operate safely and at peak efficiency. This results in minimal production delays to ensure our products are manufactured effectively and safely.

Essential Functions

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and machine issues
• Disassemble, repair, clean, and test machinery for proper operation
• Aid in installing and calibrating new equipment
• Conduct routine inspections, perform preventative maintenance, maintain accurate records, and analyze and resolve equipment failures and unexpected breakdowns
• Respond to alerts and perform corrective repairs per SOPs
• Maintain logs of downtime and manage spare parts inventory
• Train production staff on basic maintenance procedures
• Replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic parts, and diagnose, repair, or replace defective electronic and electrical components
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery with other technicians
• Perform test runs, modifications, and repairs using schematics or manuals
• Ensure proper installation and operation of electrical systems
• Evaluate jobs in process and on completion to ensure production needs meet safety and work quality expectations
• Prepare reports documenting work performed
• Support the development of internal SOPs as well manuals/guides for other departments on equipment

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficient math skills, including calculations, fractions, decimals, etc.
• Root cause analysis and formal problem-solving ability
• Effective management of both emotional and social intelligence
• Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefully
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders

Qualifications

• Vocational degree, equivalent education, and/or experience in electrical/mechanical fields
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relevant to plant operations is required
• Skilled in facility systems, equipment operations, and system checks
• Proficient in reading blueprints, using hand tools, power tools, test meters, and diagnostic equipment
• Knowledgeable in electrical systems, mechanically inclined, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience with robotic controllers and programming automated machinery is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing maintenance

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods - 5-10 hours a day
• Walking for extended periods - 1-5 hours a day
• Frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and/or stairs - when needed

Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional (less than 5%) travel to local vendors and suppliers