Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician | Traka# Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting installation, general maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, physical structures, and piping and electrical systems.  This role oversees periodic and preventative maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots common issues.
1. Description of

Essential Job Functions:

* Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
* Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
* Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
* Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.  Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
* Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
* Repair faulty equipment or dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
* Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
* Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
* Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
* Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
* Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
* Participate in development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures.
* Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems as well as schedule repairs to ensure everything is up to standard.
2.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
3. Qualification Requirements:
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.

Education and Experience:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program through an employer or trade union is a plus.
* Degree or certificate in a maintenance or technical field from a trade, technical school, or community college is a plus.
* Requires 3-5 years of related maintenance (i.e., electrical and mechanical) experience.
* Practical experience with manufacturing, assembly, and welding equipment.
* Practical experience and working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance systems preferred.

Computer Skills
* Basic working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications preferred.
* MRO systems experience is an asset.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
* None required.

Other Skills, Abilities, or

Core Competencies:

* High School math skills.
* Ability to work in confined spaces.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* In-depth knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
* High sense of urgency and excellent prioritization skills.
* Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
* Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
* Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
* Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
* Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
* Understand systems for managing warranty items and maintenance schedules.
* General understanding and working knowledge of basic engineering principles.
* Active listener with effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Working knowledge of tool and equipment design and/or manufacturing processes.
* Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures with close supervision.
* Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment.
* Ability to perform duties on ladders or aerial lifts such as a lift boom at excessive heights.
* Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
* Able to work safely in a…