Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician at National Strand is responsible for maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and modification of new and existing industrial equipment. This role will recommend and execute maintenance procedures, and may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.

• Perform troubleshooting functions in a manufacturing environment.
• High voltage experience.
• DC Circuits.
• PLC knowledge is a plus.
• Industrial Controls. Panels, relays, switches, wiring.
• Able to read, interpret and follow Electrical Diagrams and schematics.
• Rotating Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventive Maintenance Execution.
• Pneumatics and pneumatic controls and components.
• Inspection of equipment and effective communication with peers and managers.
• Must be able to weld using MIG and/or Stick.
• Use all sorts of equipment and tools for the trade, electrical testing tools as well as mechanical tools.
• Must understand and follow instructions.
• Must be SAFE and use the appropriate LOTO procedures.
• Must be able to learn quickly to operate equipment to test and assure its proper operation.
• Ensuring work area is maintained clean and safety standards are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.
• Able to read, interpret and follow mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams and schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Minimum 3+ years experience working as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with a demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting. Prior experience of working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment desired. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and quickly respond to minimize production delays.

Education:

High School Diploma. Technical School Certifications preferred.

Communication:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Technology:
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and other support software.

Must be able to work rotating shifts and be available for overtime and weekend work, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Maintenance Technician position to successfully perform 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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear and be around rotating heavy machinery. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds, balance, bend, stoop or kneel, climb, push/pull and squat, or crouch.