Maintenance Technician

Overview

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment. Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia.

SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

• Under the direction of the General Manager, perform duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, building and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance skills. Equipment is typical light manufacturing and assembly equipment, using typical electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on equipment and facilities in accordance with the written Preventive Maintenance program, which includes updating Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance records and plans.
• Perform activities of installations or upgrades to equipment and/or work areas.
• Performs trouble shooting of equipment and facility systems using disciplined systematic analysis methodology. This requires competency interpreting schematics, electromechanical diagram, and controls symbology and logic.
• Assists in selecting and monitoring subcontract work with respect to facilities, equipment installations, and grounds care.
• Performs plant maintenance work to maintain structures, facilities, grounds, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, etc. (This work may involve working on an aerial lift up to 25’ off the floor.)
• Performs routine runs to pick up supplies from local hardware vendor or various suppliers.
• Reports safety hazards and any other unusual conditions to management. Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lighting, ensuring their operability. Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Performs general building and premises cleaning and maintenance as needed, including lawn care, snow removal, general plant waste removal, and limited janitorial tasks as needed.
• Other projects as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and follow all applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and regulations. The job duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the major elements of this job function and the primary knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform to those major elements. Qualifications and other job-related requirements and conditions are subject to change.
  
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
• Education and experience:
  
  At least three years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be proficient in basic computer programs.
• Requires valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  
  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently…