Maintenance Tech

Position: Maintenance Tech 1
Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute

capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout

the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with

occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

* Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect

problems.

* Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.

* Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment

according to specific procedures.

* Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.

* Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or

hoists.

* Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

* Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or

maintenance.

* Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.

* Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage,

using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

* Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work

areas.

* Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or

other equipment.

* Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures

* Knowledge of various hand and power tools

* Prior experience operating a forklift.

* Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

* Effective communication and problem-solving skills

* Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills

* Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

* Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment,

tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

* Required:

o Education - High School diploma or GED required.

o One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.

o Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing,

carpentry, welding, and boiler.

o Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic.

Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

* Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside

temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased

noise levels.

* Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.

* Confined work spaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

* Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.

* Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).

* Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.

* Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department