Maintenance Technician - day shift

Description

Position Description Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance of production heat-treating equipment and facility operations to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality and safety. This position performs the essential functions of a millwright with extensive welding applications and perform maintenance engineering functions and repairs for all plant mechanical equipment.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Day to Day preventive maintenance of the Industrial Mechanical systems

Weld/Repair and fabricate from scratch a multitude of projects with and without supervision

Communication with the operators to obtain knowledge of what system is malfunctioning

Perform basic computer tasks to log data into preventive maintenance system and work order system

Perform basic maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.

Perform basic plumbing and pipe fitting skills (i.e., perform structural repairs to buildings, platforms, machinery, utility piping and structures at times in elevated positions)

Install modifications to existing equipment as required

Work in a team-oriented facility

Assist in the development of solutions to operating problems and improvements as required

Perform administrative tasks as assigned from time to time

Requirements

Formal Education and Certification

· High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Ability to work 8 hr. shifts (nights, days, weekends, holidays, with some overtime and on-call responsibilities). On-call responsibilities are shared throughout the Maintenance department

Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Must be able to stand, lift, bend, twist, walk and reach frequently

Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb frequently

Must be able to wear safety equipment and/or clothing for protection (PPE) daily

Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required

Must be able to work in confined areas, high places, and around equipment in motion

Must be able to work indoors/outdoors and in extreme hot or cold conditions

Must be able to work amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke

Must be able to work amid mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial hazards

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Must have the vision capability to see near, mid-range, far and peripheral

· Must be able to talk and hear person to person, on the phone/radio and in a group setting

Additional Desirable Experience

· Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:

o Knowledge of PID/closed loop control systems

o Networking tools and standards

o HMI programming and troubleshooting

o PLC’s system building, programming and troubleshooting experience

o Variable Frequency Drive experience

o Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment