Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Duties include the application of one or more craft skills, (i.e. mechanical, electrical, welding, pipe fitting & machining) to install, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, move & maintain a wide variety of production & related equipment, facilities equipment, buildings and systems.

Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and systems such as motors, pumps, piping systems, conveyor systems, furnaces, exhaust systems, chillers, boilers, extruders, chemical tanks, production machinery and instrumentation equipment.

Installs new machinery and equipment and moves machinery and equipment to affect layout changes as required.

Work may include operations, such as rigging, moving, erecting, aligning, and making necessary hook-ups, placing equipment in proper operating condition.

Performs preventative maintenance activities of all types, including the most critical types requiring extensive dismantling, re-assemble, and critical adjustment, lubrication, and/or calibration.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong demonstrable knowledge of electronics, electrical, HVAC, hydraulics, machining, and mechanical theory

Previous experience supporting an industrial fluid application facility preferable

Strong oral and written communication, excellent computer skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work requirements, and attention to detail are essential.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate, is required to stand for extended periods of time without sitting as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting or crawling.

Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Must provide hand tools and tool box.

Must have valid Forklift Operator's license or pass required training

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

Preferred - Certification in electronics, electrical, HVAC, machining, and/or mechanical theory

3-5 years' experience in general production maintenance including craft skills (i.e., mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, and machining) to install, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, move, and maintain a wide variety of production and related equipment, facilities equipment, buildings, and systems at journeyman level.

You should be proficient in:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

HVAC Maintenance

HVAC Troubleshooting

HVAC Repair

Boiler Troubleshooting

Tape Measure Reading

Maintenance and Repair Skills

Industrial Electrical Experience

Hydraulic Systems & Components

Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

Equipment Installation & Wiring

Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Equipment Installation

Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Conveyor Systems

Servo Motors