Maintenance Technician 3 - 1st Shift

The AMES Companies•Carlisle, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. Our Maintenance Technician Level 3 installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in facility for the production of lawn and garden tools. Strong skills for hydraulics, fabrication, millwright and electrical are required.

Requirements

Previous experience in general maintenance and equipment repair
Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance disciplines
Lock-Out/Tag-Out certification
Pass and maintain current industrial fork lift & man lift certifications
Pass and maintain NFPA 70E Electrical Building Maintenance
Pass and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
Electrical certifications for 240V and 480V
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must possess strong basic shop math skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Basic computer skills with internet experience
Strong mechanical aptitude/ability with working knowledge of production equipment, pneumatic and electrical power and controls.
Knowledge of TPM methodologies and procedures
Knowledge of Lean Principles, QDC, 5S and Continuous Improvement Process

Responsibilities

Inspects and tests machinery and equipment for proper operation, wear and repair requirements
Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine
Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment (understanding schematics and symbols)
Read / understand blueprints
Performs general tasks on heavy mechanical installations and repairs
Ability to prioritize maintenance issues working in a rapid paced environment
Completes work orders by priority to ensure efficient operations
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
Follow all Ames Companies Policies and Procedures
Initiates and participates in continuous improvement through cost savings, kaizen or other related activities
Follow all safety policies & procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)