Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician opportunity in Sidney, OH, for an experienced candidate with both electrical and mechanical industrial troubleshooting experience. Safely perform a wide range of duties relating to installation, troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance, and preventive maintenance of machining equipment with minimal supervision. Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and maintain facility-related systems and equipment. Conduct troubleshooting of complex equipment and systems.

Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to the maintenance program and system design.

• Should have a strong working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Electrical/PLC background beneficial.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting 480
  
  VAC 3phase power systems
• Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Able to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify solutions or approaches to problems.
• Possesses basic understanding of variable frequency drives, motor starters, overloads, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other electrical circuits.
• Able to work safely with hazardous chemicals and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoot accordingly.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Repair broken or defective parts/equipment, which may include grinding and welding.
• Tear down, clean, and rebuild equipment daily to ensure compliance with general safety requirements.
• Assist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors.
• Communicate with Maintenance Colleagues, Production Supervisors, and Plant Management, as needed.
• Follow all applicable rules and procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Arc Flash, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and other related programs.
• Actively participate on Safety Committee
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Teams to improve operations and safety.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience:

5+ years of experience in an industrial, electrical, or mechanical manufacturing environment.