Maintenance Technician

Summary

To install, repair and maintain production equipment, buildings and facilities.

• Installs, sets up and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment as directed and assists others with electrical equipment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings; diagnoses and employs the proper procedures for the relief of trouble.
• Uses rigging when necessary to accomplish the job.
• Determines when parts need replacement and repairs are necessary.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical drawings and sketches, and understands and reads electrical schematics and the necessary tools of the trade.
• Works in the company of others in the performance of both mechanical and electrical duties; cooperates with the Production department at all times.
• Possesses a working knowledge of the following equipment: arc and gas welding and cutting equipment; power tools such as drill press, cut-off saw, and portable power tools; hand tools of the mechanical and electrical trades; hoisting equipment.
• Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times.
• Fills out records as required.
• Directs the activities of another when assigned.
• Possesses the necessary tools of the trade; trains inexperienced employees on the job as required.
• Works in teams with others in E&R and Production.
• Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed; keeps E&R equipment and working area clean and orderly.
• Operates mobile and hoisting equipment in performance of E&R work.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Works within JM Eagle guidelines and policies of JM Eagle Manufacturing; follows guidelines and directives supplied by Supervisor.

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.

Electrical and mechanical experience; complete capability to read and make mechanical and electrical drawings. Good knowledge of electrical codes. 5+ years experience in maintenance repairs.

Some computer experience preferred.

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.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

• Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators.
• Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators.
• Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments; balancing to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to possible limited observation.
• Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements.
• Hear and understand verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone.
• Ability to confirm by sight the quality level of raw materials and products produced to determine acceptance and or denial of each.
• Lift 26-50 pounds and carry it up to 30 feet.
• Walking through, under and around equipment with a clearance of 30".
• Activate and use telephone, computer, and calculator.
• Ability to feel objects, such as textures, size and shape and to determine temperature by touching of skin.
• Ability to grasp office utensils and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees.

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.

• Inside and outside environments apply.
• Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100…