Maintenance Tech

RED LINE PLASTICS LLC•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

The primary result expected from this position is to provide assistance to the Maintenance Lead in the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment while providing necessary support to the Operations group. This will include regular tool changes, general housekeeping, participation in the preventive and unscheduled maintenance programs, grounds-keeping, and various maintenance projects. The Maintenance Technician must communicate with the Maintenance Lead, co-workers, and supervisors to solve process and product problems and accurately record maintenance information. This position will require general knowledge and ability to perform minor tooling repairs and some general machining / fabrication work.

Requirements

Ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem solving
Able to work independently, be a self-starter and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and able to retain and follow detailed work instructions.
Able to work through difficult and complex situations without becoming frustrated
Shows moral courage, integrity, openness, and honesty in all dealings
Ability to perform simple math and measurements
Ability to create and maintain accurate production records
Ability to meet daily production expectations
Able to properly communicate critical information and production needs to supervision and co-workers
Able to read and comprehend drawings and prints
Ability at times to self-manage, uses time efficiently
High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Valid Driver’s license
The ability to read, speak, and comprehend English is required

Nice To Haves

Prior maintenance experience preferred, willing to train right individual.
Ability to utilize computer platforms to access work instructions

Responsibilities

Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction
Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment
Test-runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs
Is intricately involved in all aspects of company PM program
Comfortably operates general tools and equipment in the shop including welders, lathe, mill, general power tools, etc.
Completes daily tool changes on machines.
Winter related shoveling as needed.
Assists with general building maintenance as needed.
Performs routine maintenance on tooling and fixtures as required.
Assists with fabrication of materials related to specific projects as needed.