Maintenance Technician

American Chemet Corporation•East Helena, MT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties. Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality. Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance. Tests equipment to check operation. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime. Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to Supervisor and takes appropriate action. Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action. Notifies maintenance department or Supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed. Instructs and directs assigned maintenance trainees.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal training program or minimum of two years’ work experience.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be knowledgeable of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures.
Attention and care are required to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work.
Considerable glare emits from work, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance.
Tests equipment to check operation.
Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to Supervisor and takes appropriate action.
Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action.
Notifies maintenance department or Supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.
Instructs and directs assigned maintenance trainees.
May be required to perform machinist work.
May need to oil and grease equipment.
May be required to perform all kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.
Mobile Equipment repair and service.