Job Description

General Description:

• Ensure the plant’s equipment and machinery is maintained to ensure continuous operation of material to avoid loss of revenue.

• Troubleshoot faulty equipment and systems containing either electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components or a combination of them.

• Provide technical direction to other employees to ensure all equipment is being used to meet or exceed design specifications. Ensure coordination of equipment repairs with production personnel to minimize downtime.

• Strive for efficient work flow and compliance with all safety guidelines including lock out tag out procedures. Be available for work schedule changes according to work load or manpower requirements.

• Lift product with crane, hoist or forklift. The certification and use of a powered forklift is required for moving materials or equipment and emptying waste containers.

• Utilize company software / systems for work orders, parts requests and preventative maintenance tracking.

• Maintain equipment and systems controlled by PLC’s.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Train new employees for any of the job duties and responsibilities when required.

• Observe all company policies and procedures.

• Complete time sheets and all required reports/documents on a daily basis.

Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

• Safeguard assets from theft and misuse.

• Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud.

• Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

• Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records.

Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Maintenance Technical experience required. High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

• Prior work experience in a lean manufacturing/warehouse environment strongly desired.

• Ability to read, write and speak English on material labels, and written/verbal work instructions. Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manuals.

• Electrical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatic experience required.

• Experience with quality/continuous improvement initiatives desired.

• Ability and willingness to effectively prioritize work to meet established deadlines.

• Pass a pre-employment drug and physical screening exam.

• Demonstrated experience with math and analytical skills related to measurements and dimensions required.

• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily as demonstrated by written, oral and hands-on testing.

Physical Requirements:

• Requirements for talking and hearing functions for daily communication purposes.

• Requirements to occasionally move, lift, feel, or handle products.

• Requirements to occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Requirements to stand or sit during, or for, the extent of the shift.

• Requirements to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required: close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

• Daily exposure to moving mechanical and high-voltage electrical devices.

• Seasonal exposure to elevated, but not harmful, heat.

• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions.

• Occasional exposure to, but not harmful, fumes or airborne particles.

• Occasional exposure to elevated, but not harmful, noise levels.

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• HVAC/R Systems
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Relay Testing
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Access Control Systems
• Equipment Installation
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Servo Motors