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AZ Maintenance Technician I

FM Industries, Inc.

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Phoenix, AZ
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Job Overview:

 

DESCRIPTION:

The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a facility’s mechanical and production equipment. This role requires a versatile skill set to handle various maintenance tasks, ensuring the facility remains safe, functional and efficient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Basic understanding and working with mechanical and electrical and plumbing systems
  • Focuses on routine maintenance tasks and repairs on equipment and machinery to ensure optimal functionality and safety
  • Effectively communicating with team members, and possibly vendors or contractors
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
  • Install and repair piping systems for water, air, and fluid transfer, including pumps, blowers, and associated equipment
  • Assist in the installation and setup of new equipment and machinery
  • Conduct routing inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns
  • Maintain records of maintenance and repairs
  • Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to resolve issues to avoid breakdowns or equipment failures that could impact production output
  • Collaborate closely with other maintenance staff and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality installations and equipment performance
  • Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma, GED equivalent
  • A minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience
  • Basic reading, writing, and math
  • Basic working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, hydraulics and refurbishing
  • Self-directed, well organized, and motivated
  • High attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)
  • Must be reliable and have excellent attendance
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, plumbing and basic tools and mechanical systems
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently and independently
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and facility associates
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Capability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various conditions


PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

  • Standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or bending to the floor; use hands to finger, handle or feel parts and materials; reach with hands and arms and overhead; and talk and/or hear instructions and equipment sounds
  • Occasionally life and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects
  • Near acuity or accommodation required for reading instrumentation and documentation, dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations
  • Ability to handle delicate parts


WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

  • Regularly exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, ovens, and risk of burns
  • Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
  • High noise levels from operating machines
  • The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses and shoes, gloves, ear plugs/covers, mask, cleanroom suit)
  • High noise levels while working near operating machines
  • Physical hazards while working near moving equipment and mechanical parts
  • Possible breathing of fumes, odors, dust, and mist