Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for operational condition and performance of the facility and equipment used in the production of technical foam rubber. Technicians work as part of a team or independently while complying with all OSHA and facility safety requirements (lock out/tag out, confined space, welding safety, etc).

• Read and interpret detailed mechanical, electrical, and PLC ladder logic blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Use common hand and power tools; work with specialized equipment and electronic devices used in basic troubleshooting and repair.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance without supervision, including inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment, making minor adjustments, and performing other advanced maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose more complicated equipment failures of mechanical and electrical devices; troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment, facilities, and parts as required.
• Perform diagnostics and related repair work on critical facility equipment, including extruders, ovens, mixers, granulators, and their subsystems and components.
• Perform instrument calibrations with minimal assistance; basic ability to work with PLC systems and programmable software.

High school diploma or GED required. 2-3 years of related job experience is preferred. Basic computer skills preferred (MS Excel, MS Word).

The M2 position requires certificates of completion in the following courses:
Instrumentation 2; PLC-2; PLC-3;
Hydraulic Control-1;
Hydraulic Control-2; AC Machines-Motor Control 1;
Motor Control 2;
Pneumatic Control 1;
Pneumatic Control 2; DC Machines-Motor Control; and Motor Control 2. Or other courses approved by Maintenance Manager and HR Department.