Maintenance Technician I

VT Industries•Rome, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Trouble-shoot problems / breakdowns on production equipment making proper repairs as necessary. These repairs and troubleshooting include but are not limited to: Electrical PLC / Control System Mechanical Hydraulic Pneumatic Plumbing / Building Other duties assigned by supervisor or lead. Complete daily inspections (DW’s) on equipment in area, making immediate repairs if necessary, writing work orders, locating parts, submitting PO’s if needed. Communicate with production operators, supervisors about machine problems and taking necessary actions address. Work on assigned work orders, doing prep work, locating parts, ordering parts. Understanding of computers, navigation, Word/Text/XL document editing. File handling. Will learn MP2 (maintenance management system) navigation. Inventory/Work orders/On-Site requests/etc. Must complete Daily Walkthrough/Breakdown/Work Order paperwork in a timely fashion every day. Must communicate with other team members via written pass downs at the end of each shift. Follow all VT safety policies and practices including LOTO and Restricted Space Troubleshooting procedures. Become arc flash certified through VT’s LMS and TPC training programs. Participate in daily team meetings. Must be proficient in the use of shop equipment and hand tools. Must be able to work from ladders or elevated work surfaces while wearing a safety harness. May be required to perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment in the area. Will need to be able to work with production on arranging time to work on or PM equipment. Will need to be able to assist in other areas if help is needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar role, and/or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Minimum of 2 years experience working on mechanical and/or electrical equipment (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
Understanding of electrical circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Ability to work over-time as required.
Dependability with a commitment to attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in the use of shop equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work from ladders or elevated work surfaces while wearing a safety harness.
Understanding of computers, navigation, Word/Text/XL document editing, and file handling.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Welding skills

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment (Electrical PLC/Control System, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Plumbing/Building).
Complete daily inspections (DW’s) on equipment and make immediate repairs if necessary.
Write work orders, locate parts, and submit PO’s.
Communicate machine problems and necessary actions to production operators and supervisors.
Work on assigned work orders, including prep work, locating, and ordering parts.
Complete Daily Walkthrough/Breakdown/Work Order paperwork.
Communicate with team members via written pass downs at the end of each shift.
Follow all safety policies and practices, including LOTO and Restricted Space Troubleshooting procedures.
Become arc flash certified.
Participate in daily team meetings.
Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
Assist in other areas if help is needed.