MAINTENANCE TECH 2

ORAFOL AMERICAS INC•Wallingford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 2 position is responsible for supporting production by ensuring minimal downtime due to mechanical equipment malfunction. The Maintenance Technician 2 will be expected to work under the direction of Maintenance Technician 3’s as well as the Maintenance & Tooling Manager in administering planned and unplanned preventative maintenance, breakdown repair and upgrade measures on all Facility related mechanical equipment. This includes proper and in-depth documentation of all administered tasks both planned and unplanned. The Maintenance Technician 2 will also handle other maintenance related functions on a daily basis including but not limited to piping, mechanical repairs, and maintenance of the buildings & grounds. The Maintenance Technician 2 will also be expected to assist/mentor/educate Maintenance Technician 1’s. It will be the expectation of the Maintenance Technician 2 to develop his/her skills in order to prove themself in order to move up to Maintenance Technician 3 level within a reasonable and agreed amount of time.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Journeymans License
2+ years of previous Industrial manufacturing experience.
Experience with drive systems is a MUST.
Must have a positive can do attitude and a sense of accountability; takes initiative.
Must be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement.
Required to maintain a clean and presentable appearance.
Technician is expected to be prepared to do their job function, and at their workstation by the beginning of the shift.
Technicians are expected to have minimum unplanned absences, as defined by the "Employee Attendance Expectations".
The Technician must maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. This includes maintaining all tools and equipment.
It is expected that the Technician works well with others; work cooperatively between shifts and departments in order that the overall company benefits.

Responsibilities

Safely operate all Orafol manufacturing equipment while understanding/following all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies and procedures.
Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
Be a self-starter who can work in a fast paced/everchanging environment both individually and alongside a team of trained Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Technicians.
Maintain Facility equipment by interpreting machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, as well as technical and machine manuals.
Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log and track planned and unplanned preventative maintenance work.
Look up and place order requests for spare parts.
Set-up, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanically driven Extrusion Equipment.
Utilize carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, and shop tools (including Lathe and Bridgeport) to maintain and troubleshoot Facility related equipment both inside and along the grounds (including: Painting, Weeding, Snow Removal, Cleaning, Lighting, etc.)
Make various machinery related repairs including the replacement of damaged/worn/broken parts.
Read/interpret various instruments such as micrometers, calipers, electrical testing meters/equipment, tape measures, combination squares etc.
Answer line calls on a production line as well as provide support during Extrusion teardowns and/or changeovers.
Make recommendations to the Maintenance & Tooling Manager & Plant Manager on jobs to be completed, improvements to enhance machinery performance and determination of scope and best practices required to complete said tasks.
Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions, equipment failures.
Fully understand and adhere to the ARC Flash and Electrical Shock Prevention policy.
Support and follow the Lock Out / Tag Out program.
Pass a comprehensive Powered Industrial Truck training and testing program in order to safely operate PIT’s in the facility.
Examine and test components and plant support systems to ensure that they are in compliance with all standards and regulations.
Make mechanical diagnostic evaluations as well as prescribing corrective actions without the assistance of others.
Support and participate in plant improvement projects, reliability initiatives, and other key plant level initiatives.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.