Job Description

Description

 DEFINITION

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled and advanced tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment within the facility and aids in the orchestration and compliance to all local, state and federal environmental regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager   

 SUPERVISION EXERCISED;  This position will not have any direct reports

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

NOTE:  An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description.  Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.  

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero      harm. 
• Create safety awareness by actively observing,      auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions. 
• Ensure compliance with safety and      environmental rules and regulations. 
• Maintains and modifies, as needed, all plant and production mechanical, electrical and electronic control equipment including related pneumatic, magnetic, hydraulic, optic, sonic, chemical components and controls.
• Display a degree of initiative toward the      preventative maintenance of the plant and equipment
• Engage with suppliers as needed. 
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
•  Coordinate with department heads and supervisors in resolving production planning and control issues, as needed.
• Work with outside suppliers, as necessary, to      resolve any plant maintenance related issues as needed.
• Communicate project status and progress on a      timely basis. 
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities      with other departments and organizations within and outside the      organization. 
• Ensure proper execution of policies and      procedures within areas of responsibility. 
• Must have good attendance and be reliable. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

· Knowledge of metal casting processes and other manufacturing processes such as welding, melting and finishing operations. 

· Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. 

· Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees. 

· Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs. 

· Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.   American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

 Understanding of plant equipment and production process.  

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

· Five years of maintenance experience on a variety of plant mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment.

· Experience with voltmeters, gauges, thermocouples, PLCs, mechanics and electronics

· Experience with HVAC

· Experience with 480/60/3PH electrical circuitry

· Experienced in forklift and personnel lifting equipment operation and repairs

· Knowledge of boilers and pressurized equipment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability      to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively      before the employees in the organization, communicate effectively with      customers, suppliers and leadership throughout the organization.
• The ability to manage schedules,      consider resources, and communicate these needs effectively throughout the      organization.

CONTACTS

Contacts with foreman and others regarding machinery installation, removal and machine maintenance. Contact of some importance with supervisors and discussion with supervisor or fellow workers. Frequent phone and on-the-job contact with equipment manufacturers technical service personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions related to physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 The employee must be able to be walking or standing for up to twelve (12) hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of      this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work      environment is usually moderate.