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Position:Maintenance Technician

Location: 385 Waterway Rd

Oxford, PA

Job :859

# of Openings:1

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all machinery and equipment in working order while maintaining environmental and safety compliance. This includes mechanical and electrical components.

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
• Maintain mechanical equipment to remain operational including chemical transfer pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment to remain operational including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, and lighting, etc.
• Complete work orders for issues with equipment.
• Prompt response to operational downtime.
• Maintain and follow preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping.
• Install new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed. Working with motors, pumps, bearings, and chains.
• Keep the shop area clean and compliant with all safety programs.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and work with engineers as directed.
• Proactively detect, diagnose and repair potential issues using PM and inspection tools.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (2 years minimum)
• Ability to perform cutting, grinding and welding activities.
• Willingness to learn the treating plant operation.
• Knowledge of Bearings, Motors, Gear boxes, Hydraulic systems, Sprockets, Pumps, and Pneumatic systems.
• Ability to identify worn parts and knowledge of how to replace them.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be self-motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Be comfortable working within Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Must have a good knowledge of spreadsheets.

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy

Physical Abilities Lift/Carry Push/Pull

Stand

C

F

O

Walk

C

11-20 lbs.

F

13-25 lbs.

O

Sit

O

21-50 lbs.

F

26-40 lbs.

O

F

51-100 lbs.

O

41-100 lbs.

O

F

Over 100 lbs.

O

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Climb

O

F

Squat or kneel

F

F

N -- Not Applicable:
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O – Occasionally:
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs./day)

F – Frequently:
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs./day)

C – Constantly:
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Maintenance Technician position, training will take place in Safety and Environmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

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