Mechanical Technician

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Mechanical Technician

JOB RATE: $ 35.49 – $ 39.56

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

• 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.

• 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 Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic working…