Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technical Specialist Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year experience in industrial, commercial, or military maintenance environment. Possess skills in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment. Use and operation of programmable logic controllers, along with writing/installing and troubleshooting ladder logics. Understand and apply the National Electric Code. Two (2) year Technical degree, electrical certificate or license preferred.

• Will perform a variety of multi‑trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance or repair of equipment, machinery, and facility; for the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy.
• Perform any duties necessary to maintain machinery, equipment, systems or facilities in a state of good, safe working condition, including troubleshooting, repair, installation, removal and replacement, basic design, advanced fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, welding, etc.
• Work involves replacing electrical components, switches, fixtures, wires, fuses, motors, and circuit breakers, as well as making recommendations of suitable substitutes.
• Work on transformers, controllers, switching relays and contractors, timers, heating devices, disconnects, thermocouples, solenoids, lights.
• Bend, assemble, hang and run conduit systems; pull wire for control and electrical power transmission. Write, install and troubleshoot ladder logic.
• Rewire machinery to update specifications, punch holes in boxes, assemble electrical panels, locate, diagnose and repair machinery with electrical problems.
• Read blueprints, engineering sketches or designs; recognize and interpret details as well as slight variations in objects and use analytical skills.
• Perform standard computations relating to load requirements of electrical consumers and size for the proper wire and safety devices.
• Keep accurate written records for ordering of replacement parts and part quantities. Keep on‑hand stock of high‑usage components identified and maintained.
• Regularly inspect and adjust manufacturing equipment based on communication with operators or production supervisors.
• Oil, grease, align and assist with cleaning machinery as well as mechanical parts.
• Fit bearings, align and synchronize gears, connect belts and chains, replace seals and gaskets, and torque fasteners.
• Perform tasks related to the building facility, utilities and outside grounds, when requested.
• Run tubes, hoses or piping for air, water, gas, steam, hydraulic fluid or process system and have a basic understanding of force related to pressure and workings of a hydraulic power unit.
• Work with rigging and scaffolding, using ropes, chains, cables, hoists, jacks and lift trucks to move heavy equipment.
• Operate stationary machines and powered hand tools; occasionally perform welding and cutting torch operations.
• Use precision measuring instruments and understand how things fit and work together.
• Work closely with an engineer on a special project or task, and communicate effectively on issues such as scope of work, completion schedules, problems, solutions, materials or parts required, etc.
• Examine machines of various types to diagnose the source of problems, initiate whatever type of repair is required, and test the equipment.
• Support development of 5S, TPM and Kaizen programs.
• Ensure daily control items align with the company business plan and key objectives/metrics.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Require extensive knowledge of maintenance facilities/equipment practices and procedures.