Maintenance Technician

Description:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for ensuring effective operation and maintenance of the plant and machinery. The Maintenance Technician I will also implement plant safety initiatives and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. The maintenance technician will also perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability

Strong knowledge of hand tools, testing equipment and maintenance best practices

Assist in performing preventative/predictive maintenance on wire processing equipment, injection molding machines, and other assigned plant equipment

Conduct general repairs and swap outs of belts, hoses, o rings, seals, lubrication, filter changes, ect.

Conduct basic electrical repairs under supervision

Assist with machine adjustments such as pressure and alignment for key components

Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems under supervision.

Assist in assigned maintenance projects to support production and/or safety initiatives and improvements

Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Strong understanding of MRO/Storeroom processes and procedures

Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required

Respond promptly to production floor breakdowns and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.

Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion

Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties

Document work order information/completion

Provide support to the team in the maintenance excellence program and provide continuous improvement ideas

Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization

Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment

High School Diploma or GED required.

Basic Mechanical Aptitude

Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field strongly preferred.

Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.