Maintenance Associate

Required Education and/or Experience:

Technical degree or equivalent education/experience 
Proficiency in the operation of hand and power tools (drill press, band saws, side and bench grinders, hydraulic presses.
Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/PLC functions.
Five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties required for successful job performance):

Must be knowledgeable in the design and operation of applicable mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Proficient in effective troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/PLC functions.
Ability to develop and perform scheduled preventive/predictive maintenance procedures on production equipment/machinery.
Use electrical/electronic measuring and testing equipment as needed.
Operate hand and power tools (drill press, band saws, side & bench grinders, hydraulic press, etc.).
Demonstrate proficiency in performing welding (gas & electric), brazing and cutting.
Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision and comfortable making own decisions.
Must be able to rely on one’s own skill and decision-making ability to effectively repair and maintain equipment.
Ability to work from blueprints, maintenance manuals, drawings, and sketches as well as written and verbal instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervision, and outside support personnel.
Must be able to review new or unfamiliar equipment and develop an understanding of its mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems.
Must consistently develop ways to minimize scrap through proactive solutions.
Participates in training as required to stay current with the level of technology in the work area.
Must be able to train and develop other maintenance associates and assist them to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
Ensures housekeeping and health & safety standards (lockout/tagout, machine guarding, etc.) are maintained.
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001/45001.
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function.
Acceptable Attendance