Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment. This involves troubleshooting to pinpoint underlying issues and determining appropriate repair measures, often with reference to building blueprints or equipment manuals. This position will conduct thorough tests on various parts and systems to ensure optimal mechanical performance, documenting all work undertaken, and maintaining meticulous maintenance records. Additionally, they will ensure the upkeep of shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of up to 480v 3 phase electrical systems.
• Direct and perform, preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance.
• Install all wiring and run conduit.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, overhead hoists, and cranes safely and effectively.
• Conduct walkthroughs and inspections of equipment and grounds. Make repairs or corrections as necessary.
• Responsible for creating part lists for order and maintaining adequate spare parts inventory.
• Maintain an inspection program for all motors and electrical equipment.
• Test existing equipment and determine if components of a system need to be upgraded or replaced.
• Check switches, motors, regulators, and other parts of an industrial electrical system.
• Inspect and troubleshoot Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Perform small repairs, periodic service, and maintenance on plant and fleet equipment including oil changes, fluid samples, grease fittings, safety guards, etc.
• Overhaul most process systems and equipment to ensure optimal equipment uptime.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Basic industrial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills, including troubleshooting.
• Must have knowledge and experience with Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Must be able to interpret and read both electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Must possess fabrication skills.
• Must be able to install 3 phase motors and control circuits.
• Must be able to rebuild a gear box.
• Familiar with chillers, air compressors, and pump skids.
• Understand inputs and outputs on PLC circuits with willingness to learn.
• Flexibility with schedule- ability to cover a variety of shifts when needed.
• Must supply own tools.

Education and Experience:

• High School, Vocational or Technical school Diploma, GED or equivalent education preferred.
• Diesel Mechanic or Electrical certification a plus
• Minimum of ten years Maintenance/Electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess PLC programming and troubleshooting abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• The incumbent must possess the strength and stamina to perform medium to heavy physical work, may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and extreme noise when working in the field.
• Ability to work at varied heights and possess the ability to climb ladders.
• Be able to operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials; color vision to identify electrical wires and pipes; finger dexterity to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; ability to lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.