Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

• This role is responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of machinery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors or repair needs
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies
• Collect and discard worn machine parts to maintain machinery and work areas

Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other

QUALIFICATIONS:

education and/or experience:

• Associate’s degree in Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent from two-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum 2 year’s experience of related experience

knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong organization skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to solve mechanical problems
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Mechanical/conveyor knowledge

physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 51 pounds
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment (concrete floors, changing temperatures)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye and face protection and/or respirator
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times