Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the Job
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This employee works as a member of the Maintenance Department and provides technical assistance to Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Quality Control Departments in resolving equipment or process problems of an immediate or developmental nature.

1st Shift 6 AM to 2:30 PM Mon through Fri

About the Role
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Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with coordination, job oversight, work assignment, design, engineering, technical troubleshooting, training, problem analysis and programming as assigned.

Responsibilities
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• Provides technical assistance to Maintenance in resolving day-to-day maintenance or production problems involving production equipment.
• Maintains an up-to-date basic knowledge of all plant equipment and processes as each area is closely dependent upon the other.
• Investigate equipment development problems and propose solutions.
• Initiates method of accomplishing solutions if approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provides input to others also assigned to accomplish solution.
• Writes work orders and procedures as required to correct malfunctions or improve equipment or processes, both on the short and long-term range.
• Provides and assists with technical training to Maintenance and Production employees in the use of new or modified equipment within specific areas of accountability.
• Trains Maintenance Technicians on plant technologies; PLC’s, Servo’s, Robotics, AC Drives, etc.
• Works with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Purchasing to determine new products and equipment to be tested.
• Help establish parameters for evaluating new products and equipment and assist in the actual testing.
• Recommends spare parts, instrumentation and supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Advise the Storeroom Supervisor on stock levels.
• Recommends stores additions and reductions to maintain proper inventory of parts and supplies used in specific areas of accountability.
• May specify, design or program maintenance related items.
• Assists in determining standards for equipment, components, design, and programming.
• Keeps software, parts, and documentation up to date.
• Perform all general maintenance work as assigned.
• Participate in Maintenance, PIT, and other plant teams and meetings pertinent to areas of accountability.

Qualifications
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• High School degree required.
• Two (2) year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related area preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance technician, industrial electrician or related experience required.
• 1 to Five years of experience preferred.

Required Skills
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• Excellent demonstrated technical skills and knowledge in the maintenance of industrial equipment including quality and safety awareness.
• Demonstrate skills with PLC and robotics programming, computer proficiency, machine electronics and mechanical, schematics and drawing reading, pneumatics, instrumentation, electric drives, and plant power systems.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the plant organization
• Knowledgeable of plant security and confidentiality policies.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work productively and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Must be available for call-ins on shifts or weekends to assist with technical problems.
• Assigns and provides job oversight when the maintenance supervisor is not in the plant.

Sign on Bonus $2,500