Maintenance Technician

Overview

Position Overview:

Ensure overall Sterling facility equipment, production lines and tools are properly maintained, repaired or replaced as per HPS quality systems and applicable codes, standards and regulations to allow for maximum potential plant efficiency and ship-on-time while providing safe and clean working conditions for all employees.

Base pay range: $24.00/hr - $34.00/hr

• Equipment Maintenance
  • Develop detailed equipment preventive and scheduled maintenance lists and schedules for all plant equipment
  • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance schedule
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance schedule
  • Maintain maintenance department tools, equipment and supplies to meet maintenance needs
  • Work closely with Manufacturing Process Specialists in the maintenance, review and upgrade of all production hand tools as required
  • Coordinate and/or perform equipment and tool calibrations as required or recommended

• Equipment Repair and/or Replacement
  • Perform all required electrical or mechanical equipment repairs as determined by preventative, routine or scheduled maintenance
  • Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in production equipment and facility infrastructure
  • Submit MRO requests for parts or services required based on maintenance information
  • If equipment replacement is deemed necessary, submit detailed reports of issues, reasons and requirements for review
  • Replace broken, unfit or unrepairable manufacturing equipment in a timely fashion within approved budgets and timelines
  • Provide assistance to Training Coordinator, Manufacturing Process Specialists and production staff on the use of newly installed manufacturing electrical equipment

• Plant/Grounds Maintenance
  • Perform general or major repairs to building installations, including electrical, heating/AC, plumbing, etc.
  • Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement/Cost Reduction Projects
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and outside suppliers to research, recommend and, upon company approval, implement continuous improvement and/or cost reduction projects related to plant facilities (e.g., Preventative/Predictive Maintenance, Utilities, Maintenance inventory, critical suppliers, Health and Safety)
  • Assist with major installations, set-up, and repair of machines or electrical equipment including transformers and distribution panels
  • Assist manufacturing process specialists and QA test department in maintenance, calibration and upgrade of production test equipment

• Documentation and Reporting
  • Collaborate with corporate manufacturing engineering to draft and issue equipment PSRs
  • Prepare requisitions for parts or supplies required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Review and maintain monthly maintenance budget
  • Create drawings for filing and storage
  • Understand and apply design guidelines in SPI and other engineering documents, aiming for minimal cost
  • Implement changes through the HCN process in a timely manner
  • Review and approve test reports, as required
  • Request special tests to meet customer specifications if required
  • Review field issues for resolution as needed

• High School Diploma
• Prefer a certification or some college in maintenance or a similar field
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance roles
• 5+ years in an electrical maintenance position in a manufacturing/plant environment
• Lock-out/Tag-out, PLCs
• Forklift and hoist training & certificates
• Interpersonal skills development (e.g., High Performance Relationships)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook; preventative maintenance software
• Familiarity with office equipment, computers, photocopiers, printers
• Soldering, forklift, hoists, and various maintenance electrical equipment
• Knowledge in the use of calculators, rulers, tape measures, scales

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company 401K
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life AD/D insurance
• Medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Competitive hourly range - $24/hr to $34/hr

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