Maintenance Technician

Overview

The Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance is primarily responsible for the expert repair and maintenance of equipment and facility at Cardinal IG, a world-class glass fabricator that leads the nation in providing the highest quality insulating glass products for the residential window and door industry.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety practices and guidelines
• Ensure operation of High-Tech Glass Fabrication Equipment is working properly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain productive working relationships with various departments
• Ensure open communication with manager and team by ensuring radio remains on while working on the plant floor
• Transport various tools throughout the plant for use while maintaining equipment
• Operate drill press, and other shop equipment
• Change out barrels and drums, as needed
• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machinery
• Utilize diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions and complete repairs
• Responsible for electrical repair involving motors, controls, and other equipment
• Some parts are fabricated for repair using machine shop instruments and equipment
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks
• Maintain continuity among department teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties diagnose faulty operation; provide recommendations
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making, ideas, and all aspects relating to the Cardinal IG team
• Ability to modify equipment programs as needed
• Use PLCs to troubleshoot equipment issues. May make program modifications as necessary
• Diagnose errors or technical issues and suggest proper solutions
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Maintain, install, repair, replace, and align equipment and components
• Assist and oversee large maintenance projects
• Test-run repaired machines to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Participate in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
• Perform housekeeping tasks in the workspace to maintain a clean work area
• Assist the team, leads, and management in achieving departmental objectives
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• May be required to work overtime, different shifts, and perform additional tasks to meet company needs and deadlines
• Requires regular in-person attendance

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and potentially sharp objects
• Noise levels can be high and will vary based on the location in the plant

• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment
• Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Maintenance working on high-tech automated equipment required
• Industrial maintenance experience, robotics and automation systems required
• PLC experience preferred
• Experience working with tools and mechanical equipment required
• Electrical experience required

• Vision, Hearing
• Continuously stand/walk for extended time
• Occasionally bend to floor/reach to 83 inches
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 38 lbs
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs
• Occasionally push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Occasionally push up to 82 lbs
• Occasionally pull up to 16 lbs
• Occasionally grip up to 70 lbs
• Occasionally pinch up to 12 lbs
• Occasionally climb a flight of stairs
• Frequent use of hand coordination (fine/gross motor)

Shift: 3rd Shift — Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am

Pay:
Depending on work experience, starting at $25 plus $2.00 shift differential

Bonus:
Potential Monthly Profit Sharing