Maintenance Intern

About the position

The Maintenance Technician – Summer Intern position requires a mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical/electronic equipment installation, repair of plant equipment under the supervision of a skilled Maintenance Technician. Candidates should be able to read blueprints/schematics and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical, electronic and associated control systems and power circuits.
• Design and/or redesign electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, power circuits and control circuits as assigned.
• Rebuild and/or replace, lubricate and maintain large and small electric motors.
• Maintain and install facility lighting systems.
• Inspect and set safety switches.
• Troubleshoot and install programmable controllers and associated components.
• Make visual inspections of plant operations ensuring that operational problems have been located and corrected.
• Requisition parts and supplies and assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventory.
• Maintain all company supplied hand tools needed for maintenance function.
• Maintain communications with production and maintenance personnel for orderly execution of duties.
• Observe all EHS rules and procedures.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area to assure a desirable and safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as per the direction of the Facilities Engineer.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled electrical/electronic equipment installation and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics.
• Teamwork skills.