Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production equipment and facility systems in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. This role supports safe and efficient plant operations through preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, process equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment failures to identify root causes and restore equipment to operation.
• Dismantle machinery and replace defective components including motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, valves, conveyors, belts, chains, and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment and operating systems to detect malfunctions and determine corrective actions.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Perform equipment installations, modifications, and repairs to support plant operations and continuous improvement projects.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment to complete maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and recommend replacement parts as needed.
• Work closely with production personnel to identify equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
• Train operators on basic equipment care and routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, environmental regulations, and plant procedures.
• Support emergency breakdown repairs and participate in scheduled maintenance shutdown activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while promoting a safe working environment.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Conduit Bending
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance