Maintenance Technician

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing routine and preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, drives, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, feeders, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hydraulic experience
• Pneumatic experience
• Independent worker
• Responsible for the calibration of feeders.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. As well as, recording type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hydraulic experience
• Pneumatic experience
• Independent worker
• Electrical Experience: 480v ac, switchgear, 24vdc, 110vac
• proficient in PLC’s (This should include touchscreens, changing values and bits, and installs.)

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma.
• 2 Years’ Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Not afraid of confined spaces
• Not afraid of heights