Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician focuses on people, process and/or systems as it pertains to the upkeep and/or repair of all plant processes, systems, buildings, and production equipment. The Maintenance Technician’s ability to respond by using effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills is critical for success in this position. The position also works to eliminate failures resulting in downtime having direct impact on the facilities overall available operating systems.

• Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture
• Ability to solve practical mechanical/process problems and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions
• Communicate with shift supervisors, and other line support regarding maintenance issues
• Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance processes/systems and production equipment through effective use of planning, troubleshooting and/or diagnostics skills
• Ensure proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and production equipment to maximize machine uptime
• Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being performed
• Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues on molds, stones, and production equipment, as necessary
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Housekeeping standards
• Ensure compliance with all maintenance work being performed
• Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
• Generates Work Orders and closes them out in SAP
• Follows up and reports craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform at an acceptable level as required to meet or exceed daily safety, quality and productivity standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets department
• Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
• Blueprint/ Diagram reading
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

• Must be able to work well in a team environment with safety/team first mindset
• In-depth knowledge of programmable logic controllers
• In-depth knowledge of low voltage machine controls
• Basic Understanding of hydraulic and fluid power systems.
• Fundamental Understanding of high voltage electrical systems up to 480 VAC
• Knowledge of electric motors and motor controls
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems
• Willingness and ability to train other personnel
• Experienced in mechanical trouble shooting and repair
• Experience in electrical trouble shooting and repair
• Experience in new electrical installation
• Experience facility maintenance
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must be able to problem solve and use basic trouble shooting skills
• Must be able to work independently and use good judgment
• Ability to maintain attention to detail
• Ability to hear audible noises
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Operate in an SAP environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade school
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Prolong standing or in stationary position for up to 12 hours performing shift work
• Complete repetitive movements
• Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist
• Must have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and climb
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ascend or descend stairs

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing

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