Description:
Job Purpose: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for successful production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanic equipment under the direction of the day shift Maintenance Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines including inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
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Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
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Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
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Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
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Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
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Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
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Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
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Prepares reports documenting work performed.
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Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
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Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
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Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
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Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to traverse the property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
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Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
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Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
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Must be able to visually inspect machines.
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to work in confined spaces.
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Must have manual dexterity to handle tools, parts, and machinery.
Required qualifications:
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Basic knowledge in pneumatic systems and circuitry, hydraulic systems and electrical circuitry and able to troubleshoot issues
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Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
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Basic fabrication skills (welding, cutting, fitting)
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Works well independently and with others.
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Good communication skills.
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Organized with attention to detail.
Education/Certification/etc required:
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Technical certificate preferred or enrolled or agree to enroll in a continuing education program with a commitment to receive a technical certificate in 18 months.
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At least two years of maintenance experience required.
