CPS - Maintenance Technician

Central Plains Steel•Wichita, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician provides direct maintenance support for production equipment during unscheduled downtimes and scheduled preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the operations team, technical personnel, and the area supervisors to meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License - required.
Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile.
2 years minimum of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plant equipment, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
Working knowledge of electrical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, control panels
Basic fabrication skills.
Knowledge of electrical circuits and operating principles of motors.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment up to 480V.
Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or Certification within Industrial Manufacturing, Maintenance or Electronics is preferred
Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
High School diploma/GED - preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows all safety regulations and basic rules and regulations per company policy
Maintain and repair production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures
Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
Support the installation of new equipment and participate in equipment training
Is Competent using maintenance technician skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Conducts general building maintenance and coordinates activities with building contractors
Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
Able to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours as needed