Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled craftsperson responsible for repairing and maintaining

machinery, plants and equipment within the facility. He/she receives job assignments and reports

results to the Maintenance Group Leader assigned to each respective shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoots problems.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment to make necessary repairs.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts. Performs routine preventive maintenance (lubrication, filter
• changes, belt inspections)
• Working knowledge of PLCs (program/modify logic), motor controls, and pneumatic/hydraulic
• systems
• Performs various electro-mechanical maintenance functions. Performs electrical
• troubleshooting (motors, starters, sensors, relays) up to 480V
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair
• parts.
• Performs basic housekeeping and organization of maintenance shop/parts area
• Updates Maintenance (software) records with accurate diagnostics and parts usage to support
• planning
• Interprets technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year technical school studying applied trades,

plus 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in rubber, plastics, injection or

extrusion manufacturing. Proven experience with complex electrical/controls troubleshooting

and equipment installation/commissioning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

No certificates or license is required (electric license desired), the employee must cover the essential

duties and have the experience to prove it, also be willing to further his education with any experience

that will help him perform his job in a more efficient manner (after work hours welding classes, after