General Maintenance Technician I - 2nd or 3rd Shift

New York Air Brake LLC•West Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing various repairs and preventive maintenance tasks to keep plant, equipment & building (including roof) in good working order and the property clean. Responsible for assisting in equipment installation and modification. General maintenance is responsible for keeping equipment, tools, and work area clean, organized, and safe while completing an assignment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum five years of repair work
Basic knowledge of Mechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Electrical, etc.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deal fairly and effectively with all associates.
Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Ability to drive forklift, operates machines & work with tools.
Must be available for shift work and may be required to work overtime before or after a regularly scheduled shift or on weekends.
Welding (mig, GMAW, oxygen/acetylene), carpentry, plumbing, and forklift operation.
Achieved 80% on written test for OSHA Forklift Drivers.
Achieved 80% on maintenance obstacle course Forklift driving test.
Wear proper PPE while working, such as Metatarsal Safety Shoes, Protective Glasses, w/side Shields, Ear Plugs, etc., and any other PPE
Must be able to tolerate conditions of elevated temperature, dust, and draft.
Ability to walk, climb, bend from the waist, and kneel for an extended time.
Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs. regularly and up to 100 Lbs. periodically (with assistance).

Nice To Haves

Pass written test achieving 80% minimum per Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance.
Three on-the-job knowledge application tests consist of troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment.
One on-the-job project test, consisting of modifying or installing actual plant equipment as specified in the Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safe operation of any tools and machines being worked on.
Doing repairs and/or preventive maintenance promptly and efficiently.
Shovel snow and salt sidewalks when required and keep all walkways as clean & ice-free as possible.
Tool and die fabrication, including the use of surface grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
Repairing electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pumps, controllers, motors, and any other equipment when needed.
Replacing light bulbs, electrical outlets, and conduits when necessary.
Inspecting equipment and buildings internally and externally and doing preventive maintenance and/or repairs on all equipment and buildings that inspection shows are needed.
Prioritizing and addressing maintenance request calls for production processes or equipment first and must be able to understand the urgency of production and complete the maintenance work as soon as possible.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedure while working on equipment with no exceptions.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled on equipment or machines.
Notify the department supervisor of any anticipated issues.
Assist as needed to provide high-quality brake shoes to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.