Vacancies Maintenance Technician

AkzoNobel Corporate•Pontiac, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform routine, preventive, and emergency repairs on building and grounds, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment. Your work will ensure the on-time delivery of quality products to our customers and preserve Akzo Nobel’s investment in the facility and grounds. This role begins with a training period on first shift, followed by a transition to either second or third shift.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma, vocational/military training, or 2 years related experience.
Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.
Must possess manual dexterity and have the ability to lift at least 55 pounds.
Must be able to stand or walk for periods of eight to twelve hours.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to use ladders, hoists, industrial trucks, and material handling equipment.
Must have the ability to wear a breathing apparatus and other associated HSE personal protective equipment.
Must possess the ability to read and comprehend equipment repair manuals, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Must be proficient in the safe use of a wide variety of hand tools, measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.), and power tools (table saw, cut-off saw, bench grinders, sanders).
Skillful in building and grounds maintenance carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, and related operations involving building repair and grounds maintenance.
Must be able and willing to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Analyzes mechanical problems on assigned equipment, plans and takes corrective action.
Makes necessary repairs and adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality.
Tests equipment operation after repairs or installations and notifies necessary persons of equipment operational status.
Assists with new equipment installations as needed.
Performs minor repairs on flooring, concrete, drywall repair, and painting.
Repairs and replaces lighting, process, pneumatic, and water piping (potable and fire protection).
Moves furniture, miscellaneous boxes, and files as required.
Assists with inventory management and keeps storerooms and shop neat and clean.
Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on assigned equipment by visually inspecting, greasing, testing safety switches, measuring with go-no-go gauges, recording critical information, oil analysis, etc., and reporting adverse findings to the Maintenance Manager.
Identifies potential problems to maximize equipment up-time and either repairs them immediately or schedules them for repairs to eliminate breakdowns during operation.
Complies with all HSE policies and reports any concerns that may have an adverse impact on health, safety, and the environment.
Attends monthly safety meetings, maintains a neat, clean, and safe work area, works safely, and requires others to work safely.
Adheres to AkzoNobel’s Code of Conduct.
Corrects or notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Performs area housekeeping responsibilities.
Assists with on-call duties after hours and weekends.