Maintenance Tech

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• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on industrial machinery, equipment, and electrical systems and devices including conveyors, pumps, motors, heaters and other mechanical/electrical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and carry out necessary repairs to restore equipment to optimal working condition.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergencies, performing repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify the underlying issues causing equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the installation, calibration, and setup of new equipment and machinery, ensuring proper operation and integration into existing systems.
• Support the commissioning of new systems and equipment, including testing and adjusting to meet performance specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance schedules to proactively address potential issues and prevent equipment failures.
• Utilize predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging, to monitor equipment condition and predict potential problems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and time spent on each task.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports, including equipment performance, maintenance issues, and recommendations for improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensure that equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Identify opportunities for improving maintenance procedures, reducing downtime, and enhancing equipment reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement best practices.
• Work closely with production staff to understand equipment issues and provide technical support as needed.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and share knowledge.
• Report to work at the scheduled time, work as scheduled and is seldom absent from work.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair various types of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and safety regulations, including but not limited to LOTO.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness and ability to work a 12 hour shift schedule with evening/weekend work (Week 1:
  
  M/T/F/Sa, Week 2: Su/W/TH).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Plastics Manufacturing