Maintenance Technician II

BORIDE Engineered Abrasives•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

Summary Responsible for working with the maintenance team to install, repair and replace equipment and facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs preventative and/or routine maintenance on equipment and facilities Trouble shoots and diagnoses problems, equipment issues, and executes repairs Uses vendor technical support when required Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to problem solve and assure repairs are completed correctly Makes suggestions, works on teams, and helps to implement improvements Uses a process for work and is involved in continuous improvement efforts Ensures new equipment is operating properly, including utility hook ups Maintains building systems including: compressed air, water, sewer, and electrical Able to arm and secure building (open and disarm), trains users of the security system when required Understands all equipment, building and grounds maintenance Specifies electrical parts needed for repairs and works with outside suppliers to provision parts Observes safety and security procedures relating to purchases, storage, and disposal of materials and equipment Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and environmental issues Adheres to BORIDE Core Values and Quality Policies Regular and consistent attendance is an essential responsibility of every job at BORIDE Other duties may be assigned and job duties may change according to work load or season Competencies Strong knowledge of machine controls – programming and wiring Ability to read and/or understand machine manuals, wiring diagrams, blue prints and schematics Basic computer navigation ability – email, internet, applications, etc. Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, electrical, plumbing and welding Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills Ability to operate measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc Ability to operate welding equipment, forklift, drill press, milling machines, and other maintenance equipment Organized, works within a process, excellent problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment Qualifications Education and/or Experience High school diploma; at least 3 years of experience working with industrial controls and wiring, repair of hydraulics, welding and fabrication Experience with electrical and electrical diagnosis desired Able to diagnose problems and execute repairs on equipment and building independently Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand; walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and hear Frequently required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts Exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals Frequently exposed to high, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock Noise level in the work environment is moderate

Requirements

Strong knowledge of machine controls – programming and wiring
Ability to read and/or understand machine manuals, wiring diagrams, blue prints and schematics
Basic computer navigation ability – email, internet, applications, etc.
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, electrical, plumbing and welding
Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
Ability to operate measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc
Ability to operate welding equipment, forklift, drill press, milling machines, and other maintenance equipment
Organized, works within a process, excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
High school diploma
at least 3 years of experience working with industrial controls and wiring, repair of hydraulics, welding and fabrication
Able to diagnose problems and execute repairs on equipment and building independently

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical and electrical diagnosis desired

Responsibilities

Performs preventative and/or routine maintenance on equipment and facilities
Trouble shoots and diagnoses problems, equipment issues, and executes repairs
Uses vendor technical support when required
Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to problem solve and assure repairs are completed correctly
Makes suggestions, works on teams, and helps to implement improvements
Uses a process for work and is involved in continuous improvement efforts
Ensures new equipment is operating properly, including utility hook ups
Maintains building systems including: compressed air, water, sewer, and electrical
Able to arm and secure building (open and disarm), trains users of the security system when required
Understands all equipment, building and grounds maintenance
Specifies electrical parts needed for repairs and works with outside suppliers to provision parts
Observes safety and security procedures relating to purchases, storage, and disposal of materials and equipment
Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety and environmental issues
Adheres to BORIDE Core Values and Quality Policies
Regular and consistent attendance