Technician

Job Description

SAERTEX mutliCom is a family-owned, global market leader in high-tech fabrics. We are looking for a Technician with 5 years of maintenance experience and a strong electrician background is a plus, preferably in a manufacturing environment and proven success in supporting a team. If this sounds like you we welcome you to apply and be part of the SAERTEX multiCom family!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Confer with management to resolve technical problems.

Confer with supervisors to coordinate set-up and repairs of equipment. Work closely with Production Managers/Supervisors and other departments to ensure efficient and effective goals are met.

Work closely with management and maintenance to determine timing for PM work.

Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines, such as Hydraulic die machines and pneumatic assembly machines. Install, overhaul, repair, wire and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic equipment and controls related to production equipment, including motors, relays, circuit breakers, machine and process controls and circuits, alarms and communication systems and motor brushes and bearings.

Diagnose problems and replace or repair worn defective parts and reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.

Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.

Enforce and maintain safety devices on machines.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 5 years of maintenance experience and/or; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; and Manufacturing software.

Certificates and Licenses:

Driver's License Required

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data. Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.

Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.