Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

LaMotte Chemical Products CompanyChestertown, MD
11d$30 - $36Onsite

About The Position

LaMotte is hiring a 1st Shift (7 am - 3:15 pm) Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance Department in Chestertown, MD. Responsible for maintaining plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of PLCs and possess troubleshooting and repair experience with electrical systems.

Requirements

  • Requires good math skills and the ability to read and understand instructions and manuals.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery.
  • Requires experience and skills in areas relating to electrical machine maintenance and modification.
  • Must be advanced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general computer applications.
  • Requires experience and skills in areas relating to building construction and modification.
  • Must have electrical, plumbing & HVAC exp.
  • EPA certification is preferred, not required.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to transport 50 pounds, operate shop equipment, power tools, and use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

  • EPA certification is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair all types of manufacturing equipment using specialized experience in electrical and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Upgrades equipment from outdated relay logic to PLC controls by building new panels from wiring diagrams and schematics.
  • Maintains a total productive maintenance program that follows the manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures.
  • This includes all manufacturing equipment, HVAC, vacuum systems, dust collection systems, dehumidifier units, air compressors, furnaces, lighting, etc.
  • Assists with handling equipment breakdowns and completes maintenance work requests as needed and assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Assists in modifications as described in approved project proposals.
  • Makes local pick-ups of items required for projects or for maintenance projects.
  • Utilizes time between various stages of major projects to accomplish smaller projects.
  • Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:
  • Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.
  • 5-S program in the various departments assigned.
  • DMAICs. efficiency looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.
  • Notifies the Manager of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc., and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails.
  • Provides Manager with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.
  • Complies with all Company policies (i.e., personnel, safety, etc.).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.
  • Full-Time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and supplemental insurance.
  • Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with employer match available.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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