Maintenance Technician

About the position

• 3rd shift 10:30pm-7am 4 days a week 
• Utilize Proteus computerized maintenance management system for work scheduling, obtaining location and reordering of replacement spare parts, and recording work performed for equipment history.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and use your senses and devices to identify the need for repair or maintenance.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff as needed for the correct diagnosis and repair of machines.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to remove adjust or replace consumable components, or install new or repaired parts in defective machine and/or equipment.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Operate testing devices, welders, drill press, grinders, oxy fuel and propane torches, saws to maintain machines and equipment.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and repair truck loading dock plates to maintain in operational order.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Test automated machinery and verify repairs.
• Test and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Inspect and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of facility equipment, including re-securing contact terminations. Inspect and test equipment such as transformers, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, wiring, and component parts.
• Inspect and repair or replace faulty electrical components such as printed circuit boards.
• Communicate task completed to team leaders and supervisors before leaving the area.
• Communicate faulty conditions found during equipment evaluations to the Maintenance Coordinator and Technicians for follow-up repair or replacement beyond your experience level.
• Communicate the required supply of essential spare parts.
• Maintain production and facilities equipment manuals library relating to the facility.
• Maintain up-to-date equipment history.
• Maintain training level to perform adequate maintenance performance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Associate degree from a college or technical school preferred.
• 3+ years plus related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedures and equipment manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Internet software.
• May be required to have/obtain licenses to operate powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other types of equipment used to facilitate equipment repairs and accessibility.
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience preferred.
• Desire strong mechanical and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, as well as strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Place of work