Maintenance Technician (USA)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Malta, NY

Pay Rate: $27.50/hr, W2

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Summary:

• Work Mode: Onsite
• Shift: M-F 07:30am-4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance related to production and engineering operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment associated with gas manifolds and facility equipment.
• Install and modify chemical processing equipment and repair auxiliary equipment.
• Promote safety and organization in the maintenance department.
• Review and update Work Instructions for preventive maintenance intervals.
• Execute the Preventative Maintenance Program and the Monitoring and Measuring Devices Program.
• Specialize in engineering improvement construction projects with a well-defined scope and schedule.
• Recommend spare parts inventory levels and write Purchase Requisitions for needed parts.
• Perform component rebuilds and calibrations.
• Understand and follow the process flow within chemical processing equipment and perform valid leak checks.
• Organize and sort information using available computer software.
• Complete all assigned training and participate in the company's emergency response (ER) team.
• Must remain clean-shaven and able to wear a full-face tight-fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated ER suit.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the chemical industry or related to fluid systems.
• Ability to pass a respiratory and physical test to wear a full-face respirator.
• Fitness for duty, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Ability to read and construct from a P&ID or Engineering drawing.
• Basic electronic, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.
• General maintenance skills and tube bending skills.
• Effective communication skills.