Maintenance Technician

Silgan Plastics•Ft. Smith, AR

13d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled mechanical or electrical work to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant and production equipment. The role requires knowledge of safety rules and practices, clear communication with people at various levels of the organization, and the ability to read and understand blueprints and procedures. The technician also performs assigned quality-system duties and other job-related tasks as requested.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience maintaining production machinery.
Basic knowledge of extrusion, vacuum systems, material transfer, air systems, preventive maintenance, safety equipment, fork trucks, and plumbing.
Working knowledge and ability to perform skilled mechanical or electrical work.
Knowledge of safety rules and practices.
Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization.
Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and procedures.
Ability to repair and troubleshoot three-phase 480V systems and PLC and instrumentation controls.
Ability to use and read a variety of measuring devices accurately.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Industrial Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot process and plant equipment.
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on compressors, fork trucks, oilers, and filters.
Repair and troubleshoot three-phase 480V systems and process controls, including PLC and instrumentation controls.
Use and read a variety of measuring devices accurately.
Read and understand blueprints.
Perform semi-skilled work as a machinist, electrician, and HVAC technician.
Complete production-run start-ups.
Perform form tooling and shear maintenance.
Set up drum and shear tools during changeovers.
Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment.
Remove and install drum stands; change drum wheels, extrusion dies, and lips.
Perform semi-skilled welding, plumbing, and carpentry work.
Perform other designated quality-system duties and other job-related duties as assigned.
Operate powered industrial trucks and lifts.