Mechanical Technician

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* JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Mechanical Technician
**** JOB RATE:  $ 35.49 – $ 39.56
**** DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
** Responsibilities:
* Ensuring optimum operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment by repairing and maintaining various items such as motors, gearboxes, pneumatic components, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems and thermal systems.
* Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and locate sources of problems through interaction with production employees, equipment observation as well as referencing blueprints, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications. Interfacing with all available Engineering sources as well as any other available resource.
* Removing / dismantling defective or malfunctioning equipment, components and parts using necessary hand tools, power tools, specialty tools and equipment.
* Adjusting functional equipment, components and parts through the use of standard and non-standard hand tools as well as any necessary specialty tools and equipment.
* Working to minimize production line downtime by supporting production employees in their efforts to complete scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
* Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop equipment and instrumentation when necessary.
* Checking items used for equipment repairs and maintenance out of spare parts storeroom inventory.
* Anticipating future needs for spare parts, supplies and components and communicating to purchasing department.
* Providing general information on maintenance activity to other maintenance staff, production employees, supervisors and administrative staff.
* Maintain technical knowledge by attending necessary training, educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing and maintaining professional relationships in the maintenance field.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
· Acting as a resource for production / manufacturing employees engaged in maintenance activities.
· Providing assistance in identifying, obtaining, staging and documenting materials, parts, special tools and equipment needed to do preventative mechanical maintenance work and / or repairs on production equipment and plant facilities.
· Participating in and supporting continuous improvement efforts, working with and alongside of production / manufacturing employees in the process.
· Ensuring that all safety, health and environmental concerns are considered when doing work and interfacing with EHS to complete documentation of safe work as necessary.
* Ensuring that corporate and plant quality policies and procedures (such as but not limited to SQF, GMP, and chemical control) are followed in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
· Traveling (periodically) to receive work related training, meet with vendors, buyoff equipment, visit other Crown facilities, etc.
· Providing on-call response to remedy critical maintenance situations.
* Supports Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement efforts.
* Other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
· Minimum of 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
· Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting skills associated with:
Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Thermal, Kinetic and Potential Energy systems.
· Reading and math skills are required along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
· Basic technical, computer, and analytical skills (from educational background and / or work experience).
· Basic working knowledge of Microsoft…