Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Employ and promote safe work practices in compliance with OSHA and company policies 

• Identify hazards and ensure protection of employees and facility while installing, maintaining, or repairing systems 

• Follow all health and safety guidelines established by the maintenance department 

• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required by law and company policy 

• Perform basic electrical, motor, and instrumentation troubleshooting and repairs 

• Visually inspect and test machinery and process equipment 

• Disassemble pumps, agitators, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and large process equipment to install or repair parts and maintain functionality 

• Disassemble valves, gauges, and other process subassemblies to install new or repaired components 

• Operate forklift, man lift, and assorted hand tools including grinders, drill motors, power hack and band saws, pipe threaders, and torches to fabricate or repair plant components 

• Use diagnostic techniques to troubleshoot agitators, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment to detect malfunctions or potential failures 

• Discuss machine operations with supervisors and maintenance staff to develop maintenance and repair plans 

• Layout, measure, cut, bend, thread, solder, and install piping systems 

• Clean, lubricate, and replace shafts, bearings, gears, mechanical seals, and other machine components 

• Read, interpret, and execute procedures related to calibration checks and equipment adjustments including weigh scales, flow meters, and instruments 

• Repair and adjust mechanical packaging equipment in a clean room environment 

• Assist the packaging department with routine mechanical packaging equipment conversions 

• Possess knowledge of rigging techniques for equipment removal or installation 

• Demonstrate knowledge of chiller, boiler, and air compressor operations 

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and layout equipment according to drawings 

• Perform additional duties as required by the Engineering Manager or Maintenance Supervisor 

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities every person must possess to be successful) 

• Critical Thinking: Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and approaches to problems 

• Strong customer service orientation with professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Creative problem-solving abilities and the capability to present alternative solutions 

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated work approach 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Coaching and mentoring skills 

Education/Experience 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technician role 

• Mechanical and electrical background required 

• Apprenticeship program or technical school training preferred 

• Ability to estimate labor hours, materials, and skills required to complete maintenance tasks 

• Ability to visualize and communicate execution of work 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally 

• Good mathematical skills 

• Ability to write clear and accurate instructions 

• Ability to read standard blueprints, machine drawings, and process drawings 

• Ability to sketch or redline existing drawings 

• Knowledge of maintenance processes including work order systems, planning, scheduling, and storeroom processes 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and drive them to completion 

• Ability to read mechanical drawings of process equipment 

• Computer proficiency including EAM/CMMS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, and MS Project 

Physical Demands: 

Reporting to this position:  N/A