Maintenance Technician

JHTNA Manufacturing LLC•Yorkville, WI

19d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, heating and plumbing systems, electrical systems, pneumatic tools, welding equipment, power material-moving equipment, and other equipment used in the manufacturing process. The role also performs building maintenance as needed and other jobs or projects as assigned. The technician observes equipment in operation to identify problems, dismantles devices to access defective parts, inspects parts for imperfections, adjusts functional components and control instruments, lubricates and cleans parts, and starts machines to test performance. The position also sets up and operates metalworking tools and machines to make or repair parts and initiates purchase orders for parts and machines. The technician is responsible for ensuring equipment operates properly before it is used in manufacturing, following OSHA and safety policies, using required PPE, following lockout/tagout procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized work area under the 5S standard. The role requires cooperation with coworkers and supervisors and punctuality at the work station at the start of the shift and immediately after breaks and lunch.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to two years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to work overtime.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of various trades.
Possess required tools.
Knowledge of all processes used in product manufacturing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of coworkers and vendors.
Ability to plan and organize resources, establish priorities, and handle multiple projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work consistently and accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Keep necessary tools at the work station and in proper working condition.
Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Start machines to test their performance.
Set up and operate metalworking tools and machines to make and repair parts.
Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
Perform building maintenance as needed.
Complete other jobs or projects as assigned.
Ensure equipment operates properly before it is used in manufacturing.
Follow OSHA and safety policies and use required PPE.
Keep a clean and organized work area using the 5S standard.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervision.
Be at the work station at the start of the shift and immediately after breaks and lunch.
Achieve a high percentage of task target dates and suggest, develop, and improve work processes.
Assist others when assigned tasks are complete and contribute ideas to improve processes.
Plan and organize resources, establish work priorities, and handle multiple projects.
Communicate ideas and information effectively through verbal and written communication.
Complete tasks accurately, in a timely manner, and without sacrificing quality.