Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains specialized machinery and equipment with integrated electrical and mechanical components.
• Uses the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive work orders and record parts used.
• Interprets electrical and mechanical diagrams to understand operation of various equipment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and test equipment problems. Performs periodic inspections of equipment and works vendors to acquire materials and supplies for repairs.
• Works with manufacturing production employees to sets, calibrate, or adjust equipment, machinery, and instruments for compliance with production specifications or instructions.
• Maintains detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
• Performs equipment failure analyses including preventative and unscheduled maintenance. Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield.
• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Adheres to safety standards by promoting a safe work environment.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of clutch/brake systems
• Ability to replace timing belts and adjust for proper mechanical or electrical timing
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical wiring schematics
• Ability to read, trouble shoot and make basic modifications to PLC ladder logic
• Ability to run conduit, (EMT, Rigid, PVC and Flex),
• Ability to solder copper pipe
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management system CMMS
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC systems including refrigerant handling skills

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance and three years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC and HVAC experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry or move heavy equipment.
• Regularly ascend or descend a ladder.
• Moderate activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities.
• Frequent manual labor that includes lifting, bending and reaching
• Significant interaction with team, some customers and vendors

• Ability to read, write, listen and speak

Work Environment

• Indoors, environmentally controlled.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance and three years of manufacturing experience; basic hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC and HVAC experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of clutch/brake systems
• Ability to replace timing belts and adjust for proper mechanical or electrical timing
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical wiring schematics
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC systems
• Ability to run conduit, (EMT, Rigid, PVC and Flex),
• Ability to solder copper pipe
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management system CMMS
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems including refrigerant handling skills