Maintenance Tech II

GITI TIRE USA LTD•Richburg, SC

37d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II maintains production and facilities equipment by performing preventative, predictive, project and reactive maintenance services on all machines and equipment as required by individual plant configurations.

Requirements

Computer literate and possess the ability to work well with others, planning, effectively communicating and initiating problem solving activities.
Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
Well versed in trouble shooting safety circuits
Strong problem-solving skills
Must possess basic skills to set-up, load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with limited supervision.
Must possess basic computer and data entry skills along with the ability to operate and load simple computer programs to run the equipment
Ability to operate with speed and accuracy, and the ability to collaborate effective with others on projects
Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Requires strong communication, interpersonal, business, technical, analytical, and planning skills
Must have the ability to expedite solutions when situations arise
HS Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2-year technical degree (associate of science) in electronics, robotics, general technology or related technical field with at least 2+ years of experience in a multi-craft industrial manufacturing environment or within a military technical job field
3+ years, experience as a maintenance technician in a multi-craft industrial manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

4-year technical degree preferred
Ideal Candidate will have 5 to 7 years direct experience in a passenger car tire manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance function Preventive, Predictive, Project & Reactive Support
Communicate required supply of essential spare parts
Maintain production and facilities equipment manuals library
Maintain up to date equipment history
Maintain training level to perform adequate maintenance performance
Respond to equipment breakdowns, performs effective troubleshooting techniques in order to evaluate specific nature of trouble, determines causes of trouble, determines necessary repair, and executes/expedites repair and recovery from equipment trouble
Communicates specific nature of equipment repair and recovery, along with causes, to appropriate management and operations personnel. Documents data associated with specific trouble using appropriate maintenance management systems
Analyzes data associated with equipment trouble, determines and confirms specific root cause for equipment trouble, develops and implements countermeasures
Where appropriate, develops, designs, and implements kaizen improvements to improve equipment performance and reliability
Conducts routine inspections of equipment for early diagnosis of machine trouble
Manages and executes maintenance management systems as appropriate to assigned tasks
Participates in engineering design review for new installations and major modifications
Participates in installations and start-up assistance for new installation and major modifications
Assists in the development and delivery of necessary training (operational and maintenance) associated with major projects
Rebuild and/or repair as well as reassemble machines and equipment
Perform Preventative Maintenance on all production equipment
Read work orders to identify machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
Complete and close work orders and open new work orders if follow up maintenance/repair is required
React quickly to equipment downtimes or other extraordinary conditions
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications
Notifies maintenance department of machine malfunctions
Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department
Follow established company and department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance