Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and installing existing and new equipment in an orderly and cost conscious manner. Performs building maintenance projects as assigned. Works efficiently, safely and with a minimum amount of disruption to the production process. Responsible for seeking an understanding of communication by clearly expressing facts and asking follow up questions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENT

• WORK SCHEDULE:
• Attends regularly and on time to an assigned job with a five (5) day work schedule including weekends and split days off. Shifts are for eight ( 8) hours or more.
• ESSENTIAL TASKS:
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and outlined in exhibit A as well as the assigned OSHA oven safety inspection.
• Working from blue prints, specifications, sketches and verbal orders, is responsible for installing, transferring, moving, setting up, operating and testing machines, tools, electrical controls and measuring devices. Makes minor decisions in accomplishing assigned work. Possesses ability to use a variety of maintenance hand and power tools. Possesses training and requisite knowledge regarding basic refrigeration, air conditioning and hydraulics.
• Possess training in, and a thorough working knowledge of industrial, electrical and electronic controls, including hard-wired and solid state systems, programmable controllers and related components.
• Uses and interprets data obtained from electrical and electronic instruments and testing devices.
• Able to troubleshoot, correct and/or reprogram programmable controllers and documents actions taken.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls and preventive maintenance reports. Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls prepared to provide emergency repairs efficiently and quickly. Moves material as required.
• Follows company policy and OSHA regulations to ensure safe work habits and conditions for employee and fellow employees. Responsible for preventing loss or injury due to improper or unsafe operation of equipment. Responsible for following lock-out/tag-out procedures as well as specific procedures dealing with confined spaces and hazardous materials.
• Recommends and collaborates with management personnel in decisions related to breakdown options. Recommends cost savings improvements to Supervisor.
• Provides technical assistance and information to fellow employees as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area within the Maintenance Shop and at each work site where jobs are performed.
• Displays initiative in recognizing work to be done, as well as judgment and ingenuity in troubleshooting an setting machines.
• Performs duties in all areas within the Maintenance Department. #lbmaintenance