Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

Minerals Technologies•Adams, MA

1d•$32 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The basic purpose of this position is to maintain all aspects of plant equipment, conducting preventive maintenance and repairs, and performing varied maintenance duties necessary to ensure continuous operation of the production facilities. New hires will train on 1st shift and then move to an off shift.

Requirements

Knowledge of the English language and advanced mechanical/electrical skills and industrial equipment/systems are required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays and weekends, as necessary.
Call-ins may occur as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computers is preferred.
Formal trade training preferred.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Experience in an industrial environment with equipment including, but not limited to, freight and bucket elevators, conveyor belts, vibratory feeders, diverter valves, drives, gear reducers, bearings, shafts, air compressors, rotary air locks, vacuum pumps, hydraulic drives, mobile equipment such as pickup trucks, forklifts, and commercial motor vehicles such as dump trucks and loaders is preferred
Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others and infrequently lift between 50 and 100 pounds is preferred.
Being under general supervision, the employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete required work without prompting from the supervisor.
Additionally, the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, perform multiple tasks at once, have a high level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure, learn and memorize procedures, prioritize work, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude and leadership, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, building drawings, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems.
Performs advanced mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, lubrication, repair power transmission equipment, millwrighting, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, and electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems.
Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
Receives assignment from supervisor or group leader for particular emergency or maintenance repair to minimize production downtime and expedite production.
May be required to repair various process equipment, power transmission equipment, pumps, valves, piping, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or instrument systems.
Must be proficient in trade skills such as welding, rigging, use of tools, and testing devices, fabrication, lubrication, set up and calibration.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs.
Recommends preventive maintenance programs, spare parts requirements and suggested inventory levels.
May be required to fill in for group leader or supervisor during vacations or absences.
Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude.
Required to complete simple and emergency work orders.
Required to utilize established company computer systems to find repairable spares, inventory items, complete time card entries and sign out parts.
Identifies required parts from equipment drawings.
Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems and finding root cause of failure.
Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion.
Records pertinent labor information from work shift.
OE/Lean Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving
Performs pipefitting, plumbing, and carpentry skills to repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
Trains others in job duties/skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.