Maintenance Technician II

* Complete repairs to all machinery, facilities, and utilities per work order requests.

* Prepare and coordinate completion of work orders for regular maintenance and PM of machines, facilities, and utilities.

* Log and track specific work functions on production equipment to determine and periodically update and effective preventative maintenance program.

* Perform major preventative maintenance related to electrical or mechanical functions.

* Train other mechanics and operators to effectively keep machinery in good working condition.

* Perform all work in a manner consistent with established safety procedures.

* Complete maintenance work orders, report work done, parts used, and time spent on each job.

* Fill out the daily time sheet as to tasks performed and time spent on job.

* Determine items that need to be purchased or replaced, place requisitions with administrator.

* Make recommendations for spare parts to be ordered to be kept as stock items.

* Responsible for training operators, and other positions as needed, to prepare these positions to perform minor electrical-mechanical functions.

* Coordinate with maintenance manager details of any repairs (including outside vendors), preventive maintenance, or improvements needed on equipment.

* Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.

* Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.

* Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.

* Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.

* Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.

* Trains production workers on routine preventive maintenance.

* Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

* Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

* Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

* REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Must be able to communicate in English

* An in-depth, detailed knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical process.

* Knowledge of Thermoforming and Extrusion of plastics is also preferred.

* Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and controllers, including troubleshooting of AC-DC-PLC, Motors, Systems, and Controllers.

* Ability to read and work from prints, both mechanical and electrical.

* Has the knowledge and skill to use a variety of hand and power tools as well as shop tools.

* Analytically oriented to troubleshoot and establish root cause of problems.

* Willing to work overtime and be on call for off-hours emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Must be capable of bending and lifting tool parts and machine equipment up to fifty pounds

* Able to push, pull or carry light loads.